Lot 161
An imposing Chinese Ming-style porcelain bottle vaseUnmarked, 19th century or earlierThe tall...
Monday 30 March 2015 | 10:00 | Lots: 508
Lot 161
An imposing Chinese Ming-style porcelain bottle vase
Lot 161
Lot Description
An imposing Chinese Ming-style porcelain bottle vase
Unmarked, 19th century or earlier
The tall cylindrical neck with bulging rim and double ring over globular body with medial seam, having all-over underglaze blue painted decoration of stylised lotus flowerheads and foliage, 16”, (40.5cm) high, sold with an associated turned hardwood stand, (2).
Provenance: This vase has been in the owner’s family since at least 1916, when the family firm of W. H. Furniture Mart, Jesson Street, Coventry was established. The shop was severely damaged in the Blitz, 14th November 1940, and the family salvaged what they could as soon afterwards as they were able. This, and Lot 162 in this auction, are two such items (ex inf. Vendor).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Old dark 5mm flake chip to neck rim, otherwise very good. Potting of neck is slightly off perpendicular. Later stand.
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