#5965 • Ming Dynasty Wucai Glazed Gu Form Vase

Part of Royal Artifacts & Magnificent Jewelry (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

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Status: Sold

Est. $11,000-$15,000 Ming Dynasty Wucai Glazed Gu Form Vase W/Imperial Court Scene - This beaker vase is of typical form with a splayed foot leading to a slender, stem-like body finishing with a flaring mouth. The vase is elaborately decorated in the wucai style, with dignitaries and attendants on the upper section, cherry blossoms on the bulbous mid-section and pomegranates on the lower section. The pomegranate is known as the fruit of happiness for its red color, and is said to offer wishes of increases, abundance and blessings for many children due to its many seeds. The pomegranate (Shiliu) may also represent a wish for a title to be continued into the next generation, as the Chinese character "shi" means "generation; noble". The cherry blossom is associated with the beauty of youth, and is considered one of the flowers in the garden of the Queen Mother of the West and therefore representing longevity. The vase is finished with an unglazed base. Measurements (approximate): 15.5"H x 8.5"W.