An unusual Chinese underglaze blue and copper red ‘longevity...

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£3,800

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An unusual Chinese underglaze blue and copper red ‘longevity’ vase, 19th century, of elongated ovoid form, finely painted with two cranes and two deer beneath a gnarled pine tree with green enamelled foliage, the neck with bamboo, lingzhi fungus and rockwork, all emblematic of longevity, underglaze blue double circle to base, 46cm high

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An unusual Chinese underglaze blue and copper red ?longevity? vase, 19th century, of elongated ovoid form, finely painted with two cranes and two deer beneath a gnarled pine tree with green enamelled foliage, the neck with bamboo, lingzhi fungus and rockwork, all emblematic of longevity, underglaze blue double circle to base, 46cm high
In good condition, with no restoration, chips or cracks detected. Occasional minor scratches to the glaze, the underside with an area of overglazed white slip which someone has attempted to scratch off slightly, otherwise good condition

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Auction Date:
12th Nov 24 at 12pm GMT

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