A pair of wucai porcelain gu vases, China, Transitional period (1618-1683), 53 cm high
One with an Antoine Lebel label under the base
一對過渡時期五彩觚式瓶 高53公分
A pair of wucai porcelain gu vases, China, Transitional period (1618-1683), 53 cm high
One with an Antoine Lebel label under the base
一對過渡時期五彩觚式瓶
高53公分
Overall wear to the surfaces
Some firing imperfections
Some chips
Some surface scratches
1 with Antoine Lebel label under the base
Wear to the enamels
Some glaze runs
Some cracks due to firing
Some ground areas
The two vases share a comparable structure, overall form and decorative vocabulary, while displaying slight variations in the composition of the decoration, certain motifs and the tones used (see photographs)