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1314(1675129)
A massive pair of famille rose 'figural' baluster vases, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
Hammer price
17 000SEK
Estimate
10 000 - 15 000 SEK

Baluster shape with twin dragon handles, painted around the body in bright famille rose colours depicting a vivid scene with figures from a Chinese classic novel. Height 73 cm.

Restored.

Provenance

Property of a private Swedish collector.

More information

Large-scale vases with impressive decoration came to prominence in the Qianlong reign, and the tradition carried on in the 19th century. Often the inspiration for the decoration were from classical novels of Chinese literature such as the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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