18th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Powder indigo blue glazed porcelain reward vase. With wide globular body gently tapered toward a tall neck, raised on a concave foot base. All reserved in attractive blue under glazed with densely dusted clear speckles. The shape is uniformly proportioned. The porcelain conforms to all required indications to be a highly valued Chinese porcelain ware, with quality material, thick glaze, even tone, and proportional shape. The clay is fine and exquisite, the glaze smooth, brilliant with a moist appearance, the finishing is meticulous. The porcelain conformed all required specimen to be highly valued Chinese Guanyao porcelain Imperial wares, with the finest material, the color, the glaze, the painting, and the shape.
The under-base bears a reign mark, a six under-glazed blue seal script characters reign mark, Made in The Years of Qianlong Reign Period of Great Qing Dynasty. Measurements: Height: 13" Diameter: 9 1/4" PROVENANCE: From Pennsylvania private collectors, Family Inherited. Original Receipt dated on May 8th, 1892. Bought from H.A. Eberhardt & Son Inc. of 210 Walnut ST, Philadelphia, PA. The Collections of Keller's family presented and offered up to auctions from Lot-179 through Lot-200.