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Chinese transitional Wucai Vase
Reference
JJ100
Height
43 cm (16 1/1")
Chinese 17th century transitional wucai vase made during the reign of The Emperor Shunzhi (1644-1662). Made at the kilns at Jingdezhen.
The narrative scene of dignitaries in a procession through a rocky garden with plantains. Around the middle section there is a scene with boys and ladies and around the neck scrolling tree peonies
The garlic headed vases of this type can also be found in the Dutch delft and the chinese version very much made for the Dutch market but are uncommon
The narrative scene of dignitaries in a procession through a rocky garden with plantains. Around the middle section there is a scene with boys and ladies and around the neck scrolling tree peonies
The garlic headed vases of this type can also be found in the Dutch delft and the chinese version very much made for the Dutch market but are uncommon
Height
43 cm (16 1/1")
Period
c1650
Condition
The base was once drilled for a lamp but has been restored and there is a hairline on the garlick neck all shown on the photos