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Asian Art Auction

June 08, 2015

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LOT 186

Lot 186

Small Guan-Type Hexagonal Hu Vase, Qing Dynasty or Earlier

Small Guan-Type Hexagonal Hu Vase, Qing Dynasty or Earlier
Lot 186 Details
Small Guan-Type Hexagonal Hu Vase, Qing Dynasty or Earlier

Covered overall with a glaze of pale bluish-grey color with fine dark grey crackle, the bulbous body flanked by cylinder lug handles
height 5.9" — 15 cm.

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $3,840
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Purchased form Pao & Moltke, Toronto.

Note:

Guan ware, along with Ru ware, Ding ware, Ge ware, and Jun ware, is regarded as one of the ‘Five Great Wares’ of the Song Dynasty. These wares were revived in porcelain-form during the early Qing Dynasty, and perfected by the Qianlong Emperor (1736-1795) as homage to the past.
The present vase is probably a later Qing copy of an 18th Century Song-revival vase. It maintains the shape, grace and glaze of the earlier examples.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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