A pair of transitional (早清 early Qing) sleeve vases decorated in "penciled" style and washes of underglaze blue. While this shape was originally made for the domestic market it soon became immensely popular in Holland where it was called Rolwagen (諍芠丶). The body of the vases are decorated with stylized rocks from which issue blossoming peony plants with birds fluttering above, all framed between classic scroll borders. On the neck are alternating sized upright petal forms enclosed by line borders. The bases are flat and unglazed showing a burn line where the glaze meets the biscuit. A similarly decorated jar from the Butler Family Collection is illustrated in, Shunzhi Porcelain, Treasures from an Unknown Reign, 2002 Art Services International (ISBN 0-295-98213-6), item #31.
清代 Qing Dynasty, 順治 Shunzhi Period (1644-1661)
Height:  9 5/8" (24.5cm) and 9 1/2" (24.7cm)
Provenance:  Vermeer & Griggs Collection No. 424 and 425
Condition:  Both vases are in perfect condition.
Please refer to item #BW-224-424 when inquiring.