A DARK BLUE MONOCHROME GLAZED DRUM-SHAPE VASE, GUANGXU PERIODPorcelain with monochrome blue glaze China, Guangxu period (1875-1908) This type of vase, made in the shape of a drum with figural lion-mask ring handles, was high in fashion during the reigns of the Qianlong and Yongzheng emperors. Therefore we also find an apocryphal Yongzheng reign mark on the underside as an homage to earlier works. The nail borders and handles lend the piece plasticity which is enhanced by the lustrous dark blue glaze. Shape: Cong form Weight: 2,076 gramsDimensions: width is approx. 25 cm, 18.5 cm height Condition: very good condition with minor traces of wear and age – mainly to inside Provenance: from an American private estate – the collection was built prior to the 1970s 光緒深藍釉鼓釘洗藍釉瓷 中國,光緒 (1875-1908) 造型:鼓式 重量:2,076 克尺寸:寬約 25 厘米, 高 18.5 厘米 品相:保存狀況極好,主要在内部輕微磨損和年代痕跡來源:美國私人遺產,收藏在上世紀七十年代之前