A PAIR OF FAMILLE VERTE SQUARE TRIPLE-GOURD VASES Kangxi (4)

A PAIR OF FAMILLE VERTE SQUARE TRIPLE-GOURD VASES Kangxi Each top gourd decorated with butterflies above a waisted section of foliate patterned band, the two lower gourds with alternating panels of river landscapes, mythical beasts, flowering shrubs, auspicious objects and archaistic vessels, divided by bands of galloping horses and floral scrolls, the flaring neck painted with a hanging chime stone (' qing ') to each side, the foot with further foliate patterned bands, hongmu wood stands. 30.5cm (12in) high. (4). Footnotes: Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價 清康熙 五彩四方葫蘆瓶一對 See a related example illustrated by J.Ayers, The Chinese Porcelain Collection of Marie Vergottis , Lausanne, 2004, no.61; and also another example illustrated by W.G.Gulland, Chinese Porcelain, vol.II , London, 1929, no.604. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com