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Chinese porcelain beast head handles bitong, a large, finely formed, cylindrical brush pot with straight sides and a white glazed … Read more Chinese porcelain beast head handles bitong, a large, finely formed, cylindrical brush pot with straight sides and a white glazed exterior, interior and inset base. The heavy, stepped rim is decorated with a band of small, dark and light blue, four leaf medallions that present as small dark blue diamonds in light blue circles. The upper body of the brush pot is decorated with six, finely drawn, very large, ornate, Ru Li lappets in white, and dark and light blue, with light umber highlights, interspersed with smaller ornate, Ru Yi lappets. Two, finely carved, light blue, beast head handles divide the six large Ru Yi lappets on the upper sides of the pot. The bottom of the vase has a narrow band of dark blue, double, cloud and thunder meanders alternating with dark blue, double, stylized dragon symbols on a light blue ground. A dark blue flower symbol is glazed to the circular inset of the base. Circa Republic of China period, no later than mid century. Excellent vintage condition. See less
- Dimensions
- 10.75ʺW × 9.5ʺD × 10.38ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Traditional
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- A stable hairline can be seen on the upper interior wall (see last pic) and on the exterior side (see … moreA stable hairline can be seen on the upper interior wall (see last pic) and on the exterior side (see 4th pic). The rim has two kiln glaze defects (see pic 5) and a few smaller, unobtrusive, ones on the sides. The interior and exterior bottom of the pot have roughly finished overglazes. less
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