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BLUE AND WHITE PEACOCK FANTAIL VASE $680 Contemporary Beijing, China Porcelain Collection #BJCC097 H: 14.25" Dia: 7.75" Standing amidst mountains, clouds, and foliage, a regal peacock surveys its domain. Revered as an emblem of beauty and dignity, the peacock's handsome tail feathers were used to designate official rank through the Ming and Qing dynasties. The tall neck of this fantail form vase is surrounded by a ring of auspicious ruyi, symbols of good fortune. Hand-painted in Southern China, this vase is a wonderful example of contemporary Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, sought after by avid collectors and connoisseurs for centuries. 1740 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 773.235.1188 [email protected] P A G O D A R E D . C O M

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Page 1: BLUE AND WHITE PEACOCK FANTAIL VASE · and dignity, the peacock's handsome tail feathers were used to designate official rank through the Ming and Qing dynasties. The tall neck of

BLUE AND WHITE PEACOCK FANTAIL VASE$680Contemporary • Beijing, China • Porcelain • Collection #BJCC097

H: 14.25" Dia: 7.75"

Standing amidst mountains, clouds, and foliage, a regal peacock surveys its domain. Revered as an emblem of beauty

and dignity, the peacock's handsome tail feathers were used to designate official rank through the Ming and Qing

dynasties. The tall neck of this fantail form vase is surrounded by a ring of auspicious ruyi, symbols of good fortune.

Hand-painted in Southern China, this vase is a wonderful example of contemporary Chinese blue-and-white porcelain,

sought after by avid collectors and connoisseurs for centuries.

1740 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 • 773.235.1188 • [email protected]

P A G O D A R E D . C O M

Page 2: BLUE AND WHITE PEACOCK FANTAIL VASE · and dignity, the peacock's handsome tail feathers were used to designate official rank through the Ming and Qing dynasties. The tall neck of

BLUE AND WHITE PEACOCK FANTAIL VASEAdditional Dimensions:

Diameter of opening: 2.75"

1740 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 • 773.235.1188 • [email protected]

P A G O D A R E D . C O M