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Pair of Chinese 18th Century Flambe Glazed Trunk Form Vases

$6,000per set
£4,484.98per set
€5,239.79per set
CA$8,440.42per set
A$8,542.36per set
CHF 4,897.95per set
MX$103,608.14per set
NOK 56,961.20per set
SEK 57,981per set
DKK 39,169.33per set

About the Item

A pair of vases molded as naturalistic plum tree trunks, with applied decorations of flowering plum branches. All are covered by a rich flambe glaze of predominantly fuchsia, with streaks of blue and purple. The plum tree, whose buds are the first to bloom after winter, is one of the Three Friends of Winter, and a symbol of hope and transition. The custom hardwood stands feature ruyi shaped feet. Provenance: Asian Art Museum, San Francisco (by repute).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Diameter: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Stoneware,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Very good; slight chipping to the foot of each vase; old collection numbers on the underside.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U1108238947149

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