£4,250
Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art | 578
Auction: 6 November 2019 at 12:00 GMT
清 綠彩開光壽紋模印瑞獸山水紋方瓶含座(一對)
each vase decorated with lotus flowers at the top, raised shou (longevity) characters and peach branches in the centre, flowerheads in hexagonal patterns at the bottom, the alter-shaped base adorned with dragons, ruyi, and 'cracked ice and prunus' decoration
Note: a closely comparable example in similar square shape and decorative style, but dated to Kangxi period (1662-1722), is in the collection of Victoria & Albert Museum, museum number: 788&STAND-1883