A BLUE-GLAZED 'CONG' VASE SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG
Estimate $12,000 – $16,000
of square section rising from a short tapering foot and surmounted by a short circular neck, the rectangular body set on opposite sides withelephant-head handles suspending fixed rings, covered overall with a rich lavender-blue glaze thinning to a paler tone around the edges, thebase inscribed with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue
29.4CM
- Lot Sold $18,000 (Hammer Price)
- $21,960 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Acquired in Beijing during the early 1970s (by repute) By descent This vase is inspired by neolithic jade of square form with hollowed cylindrical interior; a form rendered from the most highly valued medium and of great symbolic significance. From its inception the cong has been repeatedly reprised, particularly during the Qing dynasty demonstrating the court's fascination and reverence for archaic material and inspiring artists at Jingdezhen to recreate the ancient form in fine porcelain.
Condition Report
Lot 49 Lavender blue Cong Vase: Some surface wear and scratches. Generally good condition. - Ann Roberts
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