Asian Art Auction

June 08, 2015

LOT 195

Lot 195

Miniature Ru-Type Glazed Vase, 18th Century

Miniature Ru-Type Glazed Vase, 18th Century
Lot 195 Details
Miniature Ru-Type Glazed Vase, 18th Century

With elegant proportions, the well potted vase supported on a tall, subtly spreading foot with pierced openings on either side, the bulging waist rising towards a smooth rectangular rim with the neck flanked by a pair of vertically oriented lug handles, covered with an overall crackle pattern over the pale grey glaze throughout. Wood stand
height 3.9" — 10 cm.

Estimate $6,000-$8,000

Realised: $5,760
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Miniature Ru-Type Glazed Vase, 18th Century
  • Miniature Ru-Type Glazed Vase, 18th Century
  • Miniature Ru-Type Glazed Vase, 18th Century
Provenance:

Property from a Hong Kong Collector, purchased during the 1960’s.

Note:

The miniature fanghu provides living evidence of the refined literati taste during the Qing dynasty.

As a scholar object it reflects the revival of archaism and Song ware during this time and reveals the popularity of collecting ‘wen fang ya wan’ (treasures from the scholar’s studio) amongst the literati. Song wares were first fired in the imperial kilns, and due to their popularity, miniature versions were created for the scholar’s studio, mimicking the shape, proportions, and glazes of their larger counterparts.

The current example is extremely rare because of its size and perfect condition. A comparable example from the Qianlong period was sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong, October 8, 2013, lot 3054. Also see a small Qianlong ru-type vase from the Palace Museum in Beijing, illustrated in The Complete collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum. Monochrome Porcelain. Hong Kong, 1999, pl. 216.

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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