CHINESE PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE POTICHES
A pair of Chinese blue and white lidded vases that exhibit a classic inverted pear-shaped body with flared bases and feature raised necks that accept the domed lids, which are crowned with elegant knob finials. The vases are decorated with vegetal and floral patterns that lend them an aesthetic appeal that is quintessentially Chinese. One of the vases is decorated with an intricate underglaze blue pattern that depicts a sprawling tree with delicate foliage and vibrant flowers, including peonies, which are celebrated in Chinese culture for their symbolic significance. The attention to detail in the depiction of the natural elements is exquisite, with each leaf and flower rendered with remarkable precision and delicacy. The other vase features a striking mountain landscape that is rendered in a similar underglaze blue style. The landscape is replete with rugged peaks, meandering river, and trees that evoke a sense of majesty and grandeur.Size: L:240-240mm / W:170-170mm ; 2.58kgProvenance: From the United Kingdom / European estate collections and antique fairs; acquired between 1970 and 2010.
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A pair of Chinese blue and white lidded vases that exhibit a classic inverted pear-shaped body with flared bases and feature raised necks that accept the domed lids, which are crowned with elegant knob finials. The vases are decorated with vegetal and floral patterns that lend them an aesthetic appeal that is quintessentially Chinese. One of the vases is decorated with an intricate underglaze blue pattern that depicts a sprawling tree with delicate foliage and vibrant flowers, including peonies, which are celebrated in Chinese culture for their symbolic significance. The attention to detail in the depiction of the natural elements is exquisite, with each leaf and flower rendered with remarkable precision and delicacy. The other vase features a striking mountain landscape that is rendered in a similar underglaze blue style. The landscape is replete with rugged peaks, meandering river, and trees that evoke a sense of majesty and grandeur.Size: L:240-240mm / W:170-170mm ; 2.58kgProvenance: From the United Kingdom / European estate collections and antique fairs; acquired between 1970 and 2010.
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