A blue and white bottle vase, circa 1640
Estimate $3,000 – $4,000
the pear-shaped body rising from a straight foot to the tall slightly waisted neck, painted to the exterior with two sages conversing, seated in a continuous landscape below a floral scroll band and stylised tulip sprays
23.7 cm high
Condition Report
A crack from rim approx 4cm, some glaze frits on the mouth rim. Otherwise good condition.
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