A pair of large and unusual Chinese “lavender ground” beaker vases. Kangxi period.

Two beaker vases decorated in underglaze blue and pale lavender wash, with peony and bamboo.

COUNTRY : China
PERIOD : Kangxi (1662-1722), circa 1720
MATIERIAL : Porcelain
SIZE : 11.81 in. (30 cm, baluster vases)
REFERENCE : B917
STATUT : sold
Related works :

For a very similar five-pieces garniture, see Cohen & Cohen and William Mothley, Tyger Tyger!, november 2016, p. 58, no. 25.

Additonal informations :

This rare stylish and striking “lavender ground” is an example of the adventurous and creative experimental decoration that is characteristic of the late Kangxi period (1662-1722).

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