Chinese Porcelain Wucai Gu Beaker Vase Transitional
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Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Pre 1700: Item # 96091
Directory: Archives: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Pre 1700: Item # 96091
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Tall (17 1/4"H) Chinese transitional period wucai gu beaker vase decorated around the circumference in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome pigments and black outlined highlights with figures, phoenix birds and a crane in a garden setting. Three continuous vignettes are interspersed with flowers, rockery and clouds. The top rim features a "cracked ice" motif in underglaze blue within a decorative band. Excellent condition. A similar pair sold at auction in New York through the William Doyle Galleries (Sale 0105151, Lot 138) on May 15, 2001 for $4,000.