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ANOTHER PROPERTY
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TWO GUAN-TYPE HU-FORM VASES
GUANGXU PERIOD (1875-1908)
Each is similarly decorated in low relief on the two
broad sides with a peach-shaped panel, and has
a pair of rectangular lug handles attached to the
narrow sides. Both are covered overall with a glaze
of pale aqua color, sufused with a wide network of
golden crackles, which also covers the base. One
vase is inscribed with a Guangxu six-character
mark that has been partially efaced.
The larger: 12 in. (30.5 cm.) high, walnut stands
and covers
(2)
$30,000-40,000

PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Ireland, acquired prior to 1980.
Song-dynasty stonewares, particularly the
crackled wares of Ge, Guan and Ru type, were
highly regarded by the Qing Emperors, and this
impressive pair of vases embodies the archaism
that was so enthusiastically sought by the Qing
Court. The shape of these vases is based upon
ancient bronze vessels, while the glaze imitates
the Guan wares made for the Southern Song
court. A similar Guan-type vase, Guangxu mark
and period, from the Indianapolis Museum of Art,
was sold at Christie’s New York,
17 March 2017, lot 1236.
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