A WHITE METAL-MOUNTED CHINESE UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND POLYCHROME ENAMELLED DOUBLE GOURD VASE
WANLI PERIOD (1573-1619)
The lower section of cylindrical form with flattened quatrelobed sides, surmounted by a globular body rising to a tall tapering neck, the lower section decorated with four panels enclosing figures, foliate lingzhi sprays, and bamboo beside rockwork, the shoulders with foliate and landscape panels, below the upper section with auspicious emblems amongst fire scrolls, the neck with stylised triangular lappets and cash motifs, the mounts later
8½ in. (21.6 cm.) high
A WHITE METAL-MOUNTED CHINESE UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND POLYCHROME ENAMELLED DOUBLE GOURD VASE
WANLI PERIOD (1573-1619)
The lower section of cylindrical form with flattened quatrelobed sides, surmounted by a globular body rising to a tall tapering neck, the lower section decorated with four panels enclosing figures, foliate lingzhi sprays, and bamboo beside rockwork, the shoulders with foliate and landscape panels, below the upper section with auspicious emblems amongst fire scrolls, the neck with stylised triangular lappets and cash motifs, the mounts later
8½ in. (21.6 cm.) high
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