An iron-red decorated vase
Estimate $1,500 – $2,500
of ovoid form surmounted by a slender waisted neck with flared mouth, painted with stylised lotus sprays interspersed with gilt shou characters betweeen bands of ruyi heads and lappets, the base inscribed in iron-red with a four-character Shende Tang mark
31 cm high
- Lot Sold $3,800 (Hammer Price)
- $4,636 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some slight surface wear around the interior of the mouth rim. A small area on lower edge of the exterior of the foot where the glaze not adhered approx 1cm. Otherwise generally good condition
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Specialists
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |