Lot #31
A Flambe'-Glazed Pear-Shaped Archaistic Vase
Hu QianLong Period
Sturdily potted with a full rounded body rising to a waisted, slightly flared cylindrical neck applied with a single bow string, flanked by stylized elephant handles, each suspending fixed rings, covered in a characteristically thick, bright purple glaze with turquoise and the vase light streaks thinning to a light brown over the extremities and mouth rim, the base covered in a mottled mushroom-brown wash
Age discolored, scratches
Height: 20.2 cm