YONGZHENG FOUR-CHARACTER MARK WITHIN DOUBLE-SQUARES AND OF THE PERIOD (1723-1735)

Details

A VERY RARE IMPERIAL YELLOW GLASS VASE
YONGZHENG FOUR-CHARACTER MARK WITHIN DOUBLE-SQUARES AND OF THE PERIOD (1723-1735)
The ovoid vase with gently slopped shoulder and rounded rim, the countersunk base inscribed with the reign mark, the metal of primrose yellow tone suffused with slightly warmer tones
4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm.) high, box

Brought to you by

Aster Ng

Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this

ang@christies.com +852 2978 9955

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

View condition report

Lot Essay

Vases of the shape are extremely rare and there appear to be no other examples recorded. This vase can most closely be compared to a smaller Yongzheng marked globular water pot in the Palace Museum Beijing, illustrated by Zhang Rong (ed.), Luster of Autumn Water, Glass of the Qing Imperial Workshop, Forbidden City Publishing House, 2005, no. 13, where the authors consider it a masterpiece with its characteristic glossy quality and smooth yellow colour.

More from Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art

View All