A famille-rose 'immortal' vase, Republican period | 民國 粉彩道教神仙人物圖瓶

Property from a Swiss Private Collection
A famille-rose 'immortal' vase
Republican period

decorated with a lady immortal standing on a large fish-dragon holding a sword and a bottle
Height 33 cm, 13 in.
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Collection particulière suisse
Vase en porcelaine de la famille rose à décor d'immortel, époque Républicaine
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瑞士私人收藏
民國 粉彩道教神仙人物圖瓶

Condition Report:
There is some rubbing to the gilding around the rim and occasional surface wear notably some light scratches. There is a two-branch crack to the shoulder of the vase, the longest branch (ca. 22 cm) extending vertically to the body.

Provenance:
Acquired by the grandparents of the present owner from prominent dealers in the United States prior to 1940s, and thence by family descent.

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1940年前現藏家祖父母於美國得自重要骨董商，此後家族傳承