A pair of Chinese blue and white Lotus porcelain vases, Wanli period, 1573-1619
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LOT 139
A pair of Chinese blue and white Lotus porcelain vases, Wanli period, 1573-1619
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 12 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
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Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 72 075
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About this Item
A pair of Chinese blue and white Lotus porcelain vases, Wanli period, 1573-1619
(1) height: 20cm; diameter: 21cm (2) height: 18,5cm; diameter: 23cm
Provenance
Private Collection.
Notes
Of lobed globular form, each painted in underglaze blue with dense scrolling lotus. The lotus is a powerful symbol of purity and spiritual renewal in Chinese culture, as it blooms cleanly from muddy water and is closely associated with Buddhist ideals.
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