Five-color enameled wucai porcelain vase, China, transitional period, 17th century

Decorated with four hanging lanterns, two of round shape decorated with rocks of the Earth rising from the waves of the Ocean and two of quadrangular shape decorated with a qilin; on each side of the lanterns fall trimmings made of precious objects and ribbons. Friezes of peonies, lotus and foliage decorate the neck, shoulder and bottom of the vase.

The unglazed bottom.

Total height 31 cm

Accident, old restoration with staples, remainder of the brass lamp mount.
Live Tuesday 8 November 2022・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 173

Five-color enameled wucai porcelain vase, China, transitional period, 17th century Decorated with four hanging lanterns, two of round shape decorated with rocks of the Earth rising from the waves of the Ocean and two of quadrangular shape decorated with a qilin; on each side of the lanterns fall trimmings made of precious objects and ribbons. Friezes of peonies, lotus and foliage decorate the neck, shoulder and bottom of the vase. The unglazed bottom. Total height 31 cm Accident, old restoration with staples, remainder of the brass lamp mount.

Estimate
€300 - €400
Result
€1,531
Buyer's premium
29%
Five-color enameled wucai porcelain vase, China, transitional period, 17th century Decorated with four hanging lanterns, two of round shape decorated with rocks of the Earth rising from the waves of the Ocean and two of quadrangular shape decorated with a qilin; on each side of the lanterns fall trimmings made of precious objects and ribbons. Friezes of peonies, lotus and foliage decorate the neck, shoulder and bottom of the vase. The unglazed bottom. Total height 31 cm Accident, old restoration with staples, remainder of the brass lamp mount.
Sale Tuesday 8 November 2022・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 1 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris