Details
The first, a faceted mallet vase, is applied around the shoulder with squirrels and grapevines; the second, a rounded jar, is applied on the mouth rim with three branches of blossoming chrysanthemum flowers; the third, a small jarlet, is applied on the mouth rim with a flower.
412 in. (11.5 cm.) high; 412 in. (11.5 cm.) diam.; 218 in. (5.2 cm.) diam.


Provenance
First:
Kate Sturges Buckingham (1858-1937) Collection, Chicago, before 1924.
The Art Institute of Chicago, accessioned as the Collection of Lucy Maud Buckingham (1870-1920) in 1924.

Second and third:
Kate Sturges Buckingham (1858-1937) Collection, Chicago, before 1926.
The Art Institute of Chicago, accessioned as the Collection of Lucy Maud Buckingham (1870-1920) in 1926.
Brought to you by

Related Articles

Sorry, we are unable to display this content. Please check your connection.

More from
Chinese Art from The Art Institute of Chicago Online
Place your bid Condition report

A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.

I confirm that I have read this Important Notice regarding Condition Reports and agree to its terms. View Condition Report