Kangxi Period Powder-Blue Glaze Gilt-Decorated Landscape & Poem Phoenix-Tail Vase - Porcelain - China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

Description
An imposing and elegantly proportioned vase of classic yenyen / phoenix-tail form, with a widely flared trumpet mouth, tall gracefully tapering neck, rounded mid-body and gently spreading foot — all balanced in harmonious symmetry. The entire exterior is enveloped in a rich, lustrous powder-blue (salan) glaze, its deep sapphire surface subtly speckled with fine paler flecks characteristic of the technique. The decoration is rendered in gilding: the neck bears vertical columns of gilded calligraphy in elegant script, while the body features a detailed riverside landscape with pavilions, trees and distant mountains — the gold now softly mellowed and worn in places, lending a warm, patinated quality. A substantial and noble example of Kangxi imperial-inspired decorative ware.

Dimensions:
Total height: approx. 45.3 cm

Condition
Professional restoration carried out — details of former damage and repair not fully visible;
Gilding shows extensive age-related wear, rubbing and fading throughout;
Glaze surface with fine age patina and minor scratches consistent with long-term display;
Sold with all faults — restoration or display piece only.

## Shipping

Ships to the United States; no insurance included — buyer assumes all shipping-related risks.
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Professionally packed with care. Report any damage with clear photographs within 24 hours of delivery; all claims are subject to the carrier’s final assessment.

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- A photo of the entire outer packaging, clearly showing the address label and barcode.
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- One or more photos of the entire damaged item.
- One or more close-up photos showing the damage to the item itself.

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For shipments outside the EU, we also request the following:

- Damage report. The recipient must take the damaged contents, the box, and all packaging materials to the local post office to have this report prepared. Unfortunately, without this report, your claim cannot be processed.

- A copy of the CN23 customs form, if possible.