A very fine Pair of 18th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty blue and white hexagonal baluster porcelain vases. Sturdily potted with faceted body, angled shoulder gently tapered from waisted prominent neck toward flared rim everted upon concave splayed base. The exterior delicately decorated with fruits abundant and foliates, forming the Three Abundances. The neck with rococo floral motifs. Banded numerously with Ruyi Pattern on the shoulders, rims, and foot.
The pair elegantly presented upon open-works carved hardwood stands in conforming motif.
The shape is uniformly proportioned. The porcelain conformed all required specimen to be high valued Chinese Guanyao porcelain Imperial wares , with the finest material, the whiteness, the glaze, the painting, and the shape. Without overlap the outlines of the design, well drawn, clear, subtle, and distinct. The clay is fine and exquisite, the glaze smooth, brilliant with a moist appearance, the finishing meticulous.
Both underside bear 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 (1735-1796)Measurements: Height (each): 17 3/4" Diameter (each): 8 3/4" Stand Height (each): 2 3/4" Diameter (each): 7 7/8"