8th May, 2025 10:00
Asian, Indian & Islamic Art
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Blue and white 'fang zun' altar vase
Chinese, 19th/20th Century
of square archaic form, having four mask handles, and all over phoenix, and dragon decoration, amongst bands of foliate scrolls. The square rim has a six-character Jiajing mark, 58cm high x 26cm wide
Provenance: purchased by the vendor in France in 1996.
Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
Blue and white 'fang zun' altar vase
Chinese, 19th/20th Century
of square archaic form, having four mask handles, and all over phoenix, and dragon decoration, amongst bands of foliate scrolls. The square rim has a six-character Jiajing mark, 58cm high x 26cm wide
Provenance: purchased by the vendor in France in 1996.
With wear overall. Losses to the glaze and with some large firing cracks. The masks have pieces broken off.
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Auction: Asian, Indian & Islamic Art, 8th May, 2025
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