A Chinese pale blue glazed tripod washer with a 6-character mark and dating from the Republic period. The sides feature guardian lion heads and engaged rings. Vine tracery is underglazed on the back of the body and a pair of dragons holding lingzhi is underglazed at the front. Two Greek key bands surround the mouth and neck. Dimensions are: 5 3/4 inches tall X 10 1/2 inches wide, 14.6 cm tall X 26.7 cm wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: It is in good condition. Provenance: From Mr. Lee in Northern California, his father acquired pieces in London prior to the 1970s. To view additional photos, please see the following link:https://oag.smugmug.com/Sept-Asian-Session-1