AN IRON-RED-DECORATED POWDER-BLUE-GROUND VASE, KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
AN IRON-RED-DECORATED POWDER-BLUE-GROUND VASE
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The ovoid body is decorated in iron red on each side with two carp with black pupils and gilt highlights on the fins confronting each other against the dark powder-blue ground, the tails of the fish on the shoulder continuing up onto the neck below the everted rim.
9 7/8 in. (15 cm.) high
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AN IRON-RED-DECORATED POWDER-BLUE-GROUND VASE
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The ovoid body is decorated in iron red on each side with two carp with black pupils and gilt highlights on the fins confronting each other against the dark powder-blue ground, the tails of the fish on the shoulder continuing up onto the neck below the everted rim.
9 7/8 in. (15 cm.) high
Pre-Lot Text
VARIOUS PROPERTIES