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Although the vase described by Stephen Bushell and William Laffan, Catalogue of the Morgan Collection of Chinese Porcelains, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1910, no. 550 appears to be the same as this vase, the height is listed as 23½ inches; this discrepancy may be explained by the fact that the catalogue included in its description "with carved ebony cover" which may have been included in the measurements.
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We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture. - moderate surface scratching and wear consistent with age and use - two chips to inside of foot ring, approximately 1 in. and 1/2 in. long - minute burst bubbles and glaze gaps from production - light crazing to the glaze likely from production
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Lot 934Sale 20865
QING DYNASTY, 18TH - 19TH CENTURYA LARGE CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE JAREstimate: USD 4,000 - 6,000
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