| A rare and important pear shaped famille rose vase painted in exquisite palette depicting two figures and an oxen, the white porcelain of superb quality, the bulbous center curving up to a rounded everted rim, a four character Hongxian mark in iron red on the base and of the period. 11 in. high.
Provenance: New York Collection
The quality of the potting and painting of this post-qing vase is unequalled except for the unique category of vases made during the short period of Hongxian, of which this is one. |