A Chinese blue and white sleeve vase, Kangxi
Of slightly waisted form, decorated with triangular panels of lotus flowers and scrolling foliage over a 'cracked ice' ground between narrow diaper borders, 19.5cm high (rim chips).

Provenance: Private English vendor, from the contents of a Shropshire Country House.

Condition Report
Five small chips to the rim.  Four small chips to the base edge.  Firing fracture inside the foot ring.  Some fritting and staining around the base also.

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