Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue & White Hand Painted Monastery Vase Kangxi Reign Mark

Description

Antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty scenic blue & white vase Kangxi Reign Mark that is very carefully hand painted with … more Antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty scenic blue & white vase Kangxi Reign Mark that is very carefully hand painted with a wrap-around scene in underglaze blue portraying a traditional Chinese temple or monastery set high in the mountains overlooking a village in the valley below, with a lake, sampan boats, and people or monks on the bridges. Lovely rich blues enhance the beauty of this vase.
Late Qing dynasty. Circa 1900.
Signed on the underside with the 4-character Kangxi reign mark hand painted in underglaze blue.
Condition: It is difficult to see but there is a hairline crack from the top rim which extends into the body. Illustrated in close up photo detail. It is still a beautiful vase.
Listed by East2West Furniture, Florida.
12 1/2" tall x 6" diameter
4.7 pounds less