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No 3134 Chinese turquoise arrow vase - 19th Century
No 3134 Chinese turquoise arrow vase - 19th Century
Chinese turquoise vase based on the bronze arrow shaped vase of the Song dynasty. Carved under the crackled turquoise glaze with scrolling lotus and chrysanthemum flower heads in 2 peach shaped moulded panels. The interior and base unglazed, showing burnt biscuit. Probably dating from 19th Century - but could be earlier. From an old Scottish collection.
Condition: has been turned into a lamp at some stage in past but hole now filled. Some glaze staining and rubbing in places.
Size: height 25.5 cm