Vase Triple-gourd vase with floral scrolls and dragons in reserve, Calabash-shaped porcelain vase with three thickenings, painted in underglaze blue. The lower two spheres are covered with blue with flower vines (chrysanthemum, lotus, peony) and chilongs (polled dragon). The upper part with flower vines interrupted by lobed cartouches with recessed lotus vines. On the neck a band with pointed leaf motifs. Marked on the bottom with an engraved Johanneum number 'N363' in a double circle. Blue White., anonymous, China, c. 1700 - c. 1720, Qing-dynasty (1644-1912) / Kangxi-period (1662-1722), porce

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Photo credit: © Gibon Art / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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