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Vintage Chinese Export Eggshell Porcelain Vase

$695
£527.35
€602.98
CA$970.73
A$1,079.32
CHF 563.56
MX$13,137.90
NOK 7,190.77
SEK 6,737.41
DKK 4,500.13
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A fine Chinese Export porcelain vase. In a baluster form. Decorated with a painted scene of two men and two women in traditional Chinese garb. In the background are trees and a rocky outcropping in a style reminiscent of sumi-e (ink wash painting). The neck of the vase has black geometric decoration around its circumference. Marked to the bottom with a partially obliterated mark that reads 'VNIH?' and a red seal, and with another red seal to the body of the vase. Both seals are illegible. Simply a wonderful Chinese porcelain vase! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Marked to the bottom with a partially obliterated mark that reads 'VNIH?' and a red seal, and with another red seal to the body of the vase. Both seals are too faded to read. Measurements: Height: ca. 9 in. Diameter: ca. 3 3/4 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 3142024200704DSAINVCHMA241stDibs: LU1610239065672

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