#1690 • Qing Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Lidded Vase

Part of Majestic Jewels, Timepieces & Exotic Cars (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $8,000-$9,000 Qing Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Lotus Motif Lidded Vase (From a Vietnamese Royal Family) - This lidded porcelain vase is elaborately decorated in vivid blue underglaze with a lotus flower motif, representing purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration and rebirth. The underside of the vase bears the double circle blue underglazed mark typical of the Kangxi period, when the use of nianhao (imperial reign marks) was suspended. This piece comes from the estate of a Vietnamese Royal Family (the family now lives in the United States, and wishes to remain private as they still have relatives living in Vietnam). Measurements: 9.5"H x 4.5"W.