LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE EWER.

LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE EWER. 19th century. This fine example based on the Persian form with pear-shaped body painted in rich cobalt-blue tones, the tall neck with scrolling floral sprays and stiff plantain leaf bands below the widely flaring rim, applied to one side with a large shaped handle decorated with scrolling vinery and to the other with a long curved spout similarly decorated and secured by a strut decorated with cloud bands, all supported on a short straight foot encircled by a classic geometric band. The ewer fitted with a domed lid with finial. SIZE: 15-3/4″ h x 12″ l x 8″ w. PROVENANCE: From a fine Maine home. CONDITION: Very good overall. Vertical hairline crack running from upper rim down neck to shoulder and beneath top of handle. 9-22130 (500-800)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1220	$16,100.00	LARGE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE EWER. 19th century. This fine example based on the Persian form with pear-shaped body painted in rich cobalt-blue tones, the tall neck with scrolling floral sprays and stiff plantain leaf bands below the widely flaring rim, applied to one side with a large shaped handle decorated with scrolling vinery and to the other with a long curved spout similarly decorated and secured by a strut decorated with cloud bands, all supported on a short straight foot encircled by a classic geometric band. The ewer fitted with a domed lid with finial. SIZE: 15-3/4″ h x 12″ l x 8″ w. PROVENANCE: From a fine Maine home. CONDITION: Very good overall. Vertical hairline crack running from upper rim down neck to shoulder and beneath top of handle. 9-22130 (500-800) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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