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Size: H29cm

Signed and dated: Yongzheng Period，Qing Dynasty

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Final Price: RMB 17,200,000

Yongzheng Six-Characters Mark
This vase is superbly potted，the elegant cylindrical body tapering slightly towards a short foot，the gently rounded shoulders sweeping up to a waisted neck，surmounted by a bell-shaped cover with a rounded bud-form finial，covered overall with an even celadon-green glaze，the base inscribed with a six-character mark within double-circles in underglaze blue.
The simplicity of this vase，from the minimalist form and subtle translucent glaze，conceals the mastery involved in creating such a piece. The proficiency required in understanding the chemical compositions. The delicate，almost watery，tone of celadon is a Kangxi innovation which was produced by lessening the amount of iron typically found in Song dynasty Longquan celadons. This glaze was further modified during the Yongzheng period to the finely textured bluish tone as seen on the present vases.
PROVENANCE
Doris Duke（1912-1993） Collection.
Y.Laurell，Beijing，1935.
Christie’s New York，21th September 2004，lot 310.