Asian Art Day One - 19th May 2010

Lot 55

A Chinese wucai gu-shaped vase

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £900

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Description

A Chinese wucai gu-shaped vase, the centre bulb painted with peony within panels against a diaper ground, the neck with flowering branches among rocks, the foot with fruiting sprays, Shunzhi period 1644-1661, restoration and with the rim reduced, 39cm. From the collection of Professor D R Laurence MD. Cf. Shunzhi Porcelain, Treasure from an Unknown Reign, no.33 for a similarly decorated rolwagen.