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A large polychrome enameled porcelain vase with figural decoration
Qianlong mark, Republic periodSturdily potted in rouleau shape, the exterior decorated in a continuous tableau of scholarly and martial mounted figures encountering each other in a rocky grove of pine, separating elaborate patterned black enameled bands encircling the neck and foot, the recessed base bearing the six character mark in an iron-red cartouche.18 1/4in (46.3cm) high
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The vase appears to depict the moment when the defeated Cao Cao and his terrified retinue implore the righteous Guan Yu for safe passage through Huarong trail. The piteous expression on Guan's usually ferocious face reveals the end of the anecdote: remembering Cao's previous kindnesses, Guan Yu ignored orders from Zhuge Liang, spared his enemies and allowed them to escape. After enduring decades of the stratagems of all manner of war and warlords, this scene may have acquired special significance to the potters of the late Republic period.