A RARE BROWN TEADUST AND CELADON-GLAZED WALL VASE QING DYNAS...

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£5,500

A RARE BROWN TEADUST AND CELADON-GLAZED WALL VASE
QING DYNASTY, JIAQING / DAOGUANG PERIOD
of flattened baluster form, the shoulders boldly applied with eight cicadas, the sides covered with a rich brown 'tea powder' type glaze, the attached foot in celadon-glaze finely worked to simulate ivory and decorated with a stylised band of flower petals and ruyi scrolls
16.5cm high 

PROVENANCE: Formerly from the collection of Gertrude Bass Warner acquired from Mary Wise, Grosvener House Antiques. 

NOTE: Gertrude Bass Warner (1863-1951) was an American art collector who had a particular interest in Asian Art. She collected between 1904 to 1938 during her time living and travelling in East Asia. In 1922 she became the University of Oregons first Curator.; For a near identical example see - Christie's, Paris, 23rd June 2020, Lot 121.

Wall vases of this type were commonly made for the Palace and some were intended for use in the Imperial sedan chairs.

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Good overall condition. There is an old well restored repair to one of the outer cicadas, otherwise OK.