Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Lot 72:
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Gu-Form Vase with Calligraphy and Court Ladies
Description
An elegant antique Chinese porcelain vase of gu form, rising from a flared foot to a bulbous midsection and trumpet mouth. One side is finely decorated in famille rose enamels with scenes of court ladies in a garden setting beneath blossoming trees, while auspicious objects adorn the lower register. The reverse bears poetic inscriptions in black calligraphy, evoking images of mountains, rivers, spring blossoms, and wishes for harmony and refinement — complementing the painted scenes.
Height: 13 in. (33 cm).
Condition: overall very good with a small chip to the rim and minor glaze wear consistent with age.
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