A Chinese dated blue and white reduced gu beaker vase Kangxi 1662-1722
A Chinese dated blue and white reduced gu beaker vase Kangxi 1662-1722, the bulbous central section painted with shaped panels containing phoenix, lotus and an inscription including the date 1718, all within ruyi borders, raised on a flared foot painted with stiff leaves containing chevrons, key fret and geometric designs, 26.5cm.