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A VERY LARGE FAMILLE ROSE ‘PEACH FESTIVAL’ VASE
Qianlong The size and sumptuous decoration of this vase attest to the quality
Of baluster form with an ovoid body rising from a splayed foot to a of craftsmanship during the Qianlong period. The scene of the Peach
waisted neck and flared rim, the neck flanked by a pair of phoenix- Festival on Mount Kunlun marks the convergence of the celestial
form handles, finely painted around the body with a continuous and earthly realms to celebrate the Queen Mother of the West,
landscape depicting groups of Immortals in various postures, Xiwangmu, and the ripening of the peaches of Immortality. For a
including the Eight Immortals, Hehe Erxian, Dongfang Shuo, related pair of vases, mark and period of Jiaqing, see John Ayres,
the Three Star Gods, Liuhai, and Niulang and Zhinü, all within a Chinese and Japanese Works of Art in the Collection of Her Majesty
landscape detailed with a tall balcony, gnarled pine trees, rocky the Queen, London, vol. 1, pl. 690.
cliffs, tumultuous sea, and distant mountains, below the Goddess
Xiwangmu seated astride a phoenix in flight, all between a band of
ruyi heads below the rim, and three bands of faux-bois, lotus scroll
on a turquoise ground, and lappets above the foot.
80cm (31 1/2in) high

£10,000 - 15,000
HK$97,000 - 150,000
CNY85,000 - 130,000

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. ASIAN ART - PART I | 107