A MING-STYLE BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLE VASE, GUANGXU SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1875-1908)

A MING-STYLE BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLE VASE
GUANGXU SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1875-1908)
The globular body is finely painted in vibrant tones of cobalt blue with a composite floral scroll above a band of lotus petals and classic scroll at the foot, and below a trefoil cloud collar and another composite floral scroll around the shoulder. The tall neck is further decorated with key fret and upright plantain leaves, and breaking waves at the flaring mouth.
14 in. (35.5 cm.) high

Pre-Lot Text
THE PROPERTY OF MARCHANT, EST. 1925