Lot Essay
A smaller (51.6 cm. high) Wanli-marked vase with similar decoration of scholars and attendants between decorative borders is illustrated in The Tsui Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1991, no. 84.
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF LENORA AND WALTER F. BROWN
A VERY LARGE BLUE AND WHITE VASE, MEIPING
WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AROUND THE SHOULDER AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)
Details
A VERY LARGE BLUE AND WHITE VASE, MEIPING
WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AROUND THE SHOULDER AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)
The central section is decorated with scholars and attendants beneath a tall pine tree in a garden. The shoulder is decorated with pendent shaped panels enclosing flower blossoms on leafy stems between auspicious emblems.
25 ¼ in. (64.6 cm.) high
WANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AROUND THE SHOULDER AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)
The central section is decorated with scholars and attendants beneath a tall pine tree in a garden. The shoulder is decorated with pendent shaped panels enclosing flower blossoms on leafy stems between auspicious emblems.
25 ¼ in. (64.6 cm.) high
Provenance
Christie's South Kensington, London, 12 September 1985, lot 387.
The Lenora and Walter F. Brown Collection, San Antonio, Texas.
The Lenora and Walter F. Brown Collection, San Antonio, Texas.
Brought to you by
Olivia Hamilton
A smaller (51.6 cm. high) Wanli-marked vase with similar decoration of scholars and attendants between decorative borders is illustrated in The Tsui Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1991, no. 84.