A fine and rare pair of chrysanthemum bottle vases, the ribbed globular body surmounted by a molded ring of  pendant ruyi lappet heads, through which the neck rises to a flared foliated (chrysanthemum-shaped) mouth.  The whole sits atop a tall cylindrical foot and is covered overall in a rich cafe au lait type brown speckled glaze that appears somewhat metallic to the eye simulating a bronze finish, the exposed foot rim showing the fine white paste.
清代 Qing Dynasty, 乾隆 Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
Height:  7" (17.9cm)
Condition: Excellent.
Provenance:  Vermeer & Griggs Collection No. 620 & 621
Please refer to item #MO-544 when inquiring.