A SMALL MOLDED 'ROBIN'S EGG'-GLAZED BOTTLE VASE QING DYNASTY, YONGHENG PERIOD |

the ovoid body rising to a cylindrical neck with an everted rim, the foot and lower body molded with a double band of petals, the shoulder molded with two florets, covered overall in an opaque turquoise glaze marbled with aubergine tones, wood stand (2)

There is a infilled chip to the rim, measuring approx. 1.5 cm wide and some bubbling to the glaze, most noticeable around the foot. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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