A magnificent 18th century rare flambé blue elongated hu-form vase. Just below the shoulders are placed lion mask handles with pendant rings in their mouths. The neck raising steeply from the shoulders to an inverted mouth rim. There are splashes of red within the streaked blue glaze reminiscent of Junyao with the surface covered with an abundance of burst glaze bubbles. The base covered in a clear glaze burnt to a brownish tinge. The foot is irregular from the chipping of the glaze for removal from the kiln where the thick glaze ran fusing it to the kiln floor.
Qing Dynasty, late Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
Height:  18" (45.7cm)
Provenance:  Vermeer & Griggs Collection No. 879
Condition: Excellent.
Please refer to item #MO-564 when inquiring.