Gigi Yu
Head of Department
Lot 388
AN EXCEPTIONAL BLUE AND WHITE 'FLORAL SCROLL' BOTTLE VASE Qianlong seal mark and of the period
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29 May 2024, 14:00 HKT
Hong Kong, AdmiraltySold for HK$4,068,000 inc. premium
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Tracy Hui
Cataloguer
Chinese Art (HK)
AN EXCEPTIONAL BLUE AND WHITE 'FLORAL SCROLL' BOTTLE VASE
Qianlong seal mark and of the period
The slightly compressed globular body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall waisted neck and flared rim, moulded with a slightly stepped shoulder, the body boldly painted in vibrant tones of cobalt-blue with meandering composite floral scrolls between bands of lappet pendant leaves, the neck with upright plantain leaves, the rim with a band of pendant ruyi-heads, with wood stand and fitted box. 17.8cm (7in) high. (3).
The slightly compressed globular body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall waisted neck and flared rim, moulded with a slightly stepped shoulder, the body boldly painted in vibrant tones of cobalt-blue with meandering composite floral scrolls between bands of lappet pendant leaves, the neck with upright plantain leaves, the rim with a band of pendant ruyi-heads, with wood stand and fitted box. 17.8cm (7in) high. (3).
Footnotes
清乾隆 青花纏枝蓮紋賞瓶
青花「大清乾隆年製」篆書款
Adorned with elegantly crafted designs reminiscent of those employed during the early phases of the Ming dynasty, this vase showcases the artisan's meticulous attention to detail. Inspired by the renowned 15th-century blue and white wares known for their distinctive 'heaping and piling' effect, the craftsman skilfully replicates this technique by strategically applying darker and denser spots of cobalt onto the design. This deliberate approach not only pays homage to the revered Ming tradition but also highlights the craftsman's ingenuity in capturing the essence of a celebrated artistic style.
Compare with a related but larger blue and white vase, Qianlong seal mark and of the period, in the collection of the Nanjing Museum, illustrated in Treasures of the Royalty: The Official Kiln Porcelain of the Chinese Qing Dynasty, Shanghai, 2003, pl.233; see also another blue and white vase, with Qianlong seal mark, in the Shanghai Museum, illustrated in The Complete Series on Chinese ceramics, vol.15, Shanghai, 2000, pl.2; see also four related blue and white vases, Qianlong seal marks and period, illustrated by R.Krahl, Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum, vol.3, London, 1996, pl.2564.
Saleroom notices
Please note that the estimate of this lot is HK$2,800,000 - 3,800,000. 請注意本拍品估價為HK$2,800,000 - 3,800,000。