A pair of Chinese blue and white pear-shaped shipwreck vases...

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24 - A pair of Chinese blue and white pear-shaped shipwreck vases, Ming dynasty, 15th century, each paint...

Estimate

£300 - £500

Fees

A pair of Chinese blue and white pear-shaped shipwreck vases, Ming dynasty, 15th century, each painted with flaming Buddhist wheel motifs amid scrolling clouds, the neck with leaf lappets, unglazed base, 19.5cm high, one neck restored

More Information

Both with etching to the glaze and typical glaze imperfections, one of the necks and rim has discoloured restoration, otherwise in reasonable condition.

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+ Calendar 2025-04-29 09:30:00 2025-04-29 23:59:59 Europe/London Asian Ceramics and Works of Art Gorringe's

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Auction Date:

29th Apr 25 at 9:30am BST