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An unusual and unique pair of Gu-shaped Chinese blue and white vases and in the middle a band of unglazed carved archaistic dragons and clouds. On the bottom signed with the Kangxi mark. 

Trumpet shaped top and bottom rim, along the body very decorative underglaze cobalt blue sceneries. On the upper section, figures, birds, swirling clouds, mountains and flowers. The centre band unglazed ceramic with carved archaistic dragons among clouds. On the lower section Shoulao with the walking stick, the god of longetivity, accompanied by the mythical Qilin and the scholar rock with Buddhistic emblems and with peonies and palm trees. The foot is decorated with a lappet band. 

Condition is very good. Late Qing dynasty/20th Century

The vases will carefully packed, shipped with track&trace and signature in arrival. 



Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear - 45 cm

Vase - Porcelain - China - Pair unusual Gu-shaped

Chinese Art

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Size

S (10–40 cm)

XS (under 10 cm)

M (40–80 cm)

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Height

Width

Depth

Brand

Pastoe

Object

Asian art and objects

Plate

Vase

Statue

Asian sculptures statues carvings and figurines

Dish

Asian ceramics glass and metalwork

Bowl

Cup and saucer

Incense burner

Sculpture

Teapot

Figure

Platter

Baluster vase

Singing bowl

Painting

Snuff bottle

Seal

Ewer

Tea cup

Buddhistic objects

Country of origin

China

Asia

Nepal

Vietnam

Tibet

Macao

Material

Porcelain

Bronze

Wood

Ceramic

Silver

Bone

Copper

Earthenware

Stone

Patinated bronze

Agate

Enamel

Stoneware

Biscuit porcelain

Bamboo

Brass

Terracotta

Jade

Silk

Glass

Pottery

Lapis Lazuli

Rosewood

Gilt bronze

Glaze

Condition

Good condition

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Excellent condition

Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

Fair condition

As new - unused

Needs restoration

Good

Very poor - showing significant decay, loss of original texture or solidity of the material

Extras

with original box

Period

Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

1700-1750

Kangxi (1662-1722)

1850-1900

1650-1700

20th century

1750-1800

Qianlong (1736-1795)

Yongzheng (1723-1735)

1800-1850

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Early 20th century

1980-1990

1920-1930

1550-1600

Wanli (1573-1619)

1600-1650

Qing dynasty (Manchu China) (1692-1911)

1940-1950

1970-1980

1900-1910

1950-1960

Guangxu (1875-1908)

Jiajing (1522-1566)

Late 20th century

Subject

Mythology

Nature

Male figures

Famous landmarks

Style

Antique

Vintage

Folk Art

Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts style

Symbolism

Classical

Art Nouveau

Victorian

Technique

Watercolour painting

Woodcut print

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Signature

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In the style of

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Colour

White

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