A pair of beige lacquer vases, Qing dynasty.
With decoration of excerpts from Tang calligraphy by Yan Zhenqing, a Song poem by Su Shi, and seal marks of which one refering to the calligrapher Wang Xizhi. Height 31 cm. According to information from previously owner, are the vases from the Summer palace.
Cracks, drilled, discoloured, chip.
Provenance
From the Collection of a Swedish Connoisseur, Stockholm. The collector operated within the field of oriental works of art. Due to his knowledge and sense of quality he was of great help to many of the members in Kinaklubben (The China Club), with members such as the Swedish Crown Prince Gustav Adolf (King Gustav VI Adolf), Emil Hultmark and Carl Kempe.
