May 2026 Discovery Auction
Lot 140:
Sold for: $50
Description
Item/Description: Chinese Famille Rose cobalt blue sgraffito vase, of baluster form with a flared neck and everted rim. Republic Period, early 20th century. Vessel features a deep cobalt blue ground, meticulously incised with sgraffito scrollwork (etched-flower background). Textured surface provides a vibrant backdrop for hand-painted Famille Rose enamels, depicting a central pink chrysanthemum alongside various floral motifs and lush green foliage. Shoulder is accented by a prominent ruyi-head border in iron-red. Base encircled by a series of decorative lappets. Underside of the base bears a faint red "CHINA" stamp, a definitive marking for export wares produced following the 1891 McKinley Tariff Act.
Material: Ceramic
Dimensions: Length: 3"; Width: 3"; Height: 7"
Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include pitting, surface wear, and discoloration.
Age: Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private Estate
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