Lot 230 , A Chinese blue and white pear-shaped vase, Kangxi period, 28cm high

A Chinese blue and white pear-shaped vase, Kangxi period, painted with ribbon tied objects and vases below bands of scrolling foliage, neck reduced, 28cm high
Estimate £180-220

Provenance - UK private collection, gifted to the vendor's late mother by her aunt before 1970.

Substantial section of the neck has been broken and is lacking and there is a slight hairline crack extending into the neck from one of the areas of breaking, two paint splodges on one side otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £550