Kangxi Period Qing Dynasty Wucai Phoenix‑Tail Vase with Figural Battle‑Scene Decoration

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Condition & Provenance: Overall intact form, rim, neck, body and foot ring well preserved. No cracks or major chips, no extensive restoration. Minor age‑related wear and slight enamel loss consistent with long‑term transmission. Glaze remains smooth, rich layered wucai palette largely retained. Base bears double‑circle underglaze‑blue mark‑ring, foot reveals mature aged porcelain body. Exported overseas in early 20th century, long‑term private European family collection, never offered at public auction.Description: A large representative wucai porcelain vase of the Kangxi reign, known as phoenix‑tail vase. Flared mouth, tall slender neck, globular mid‑body and splayed foot, imposing and stately silhouette. Fully decorated with narrative figural scenes in wucai enamel. Neck depicts literati‑court‑ladies outing story with expressive figures set among layered rocks and foliage. The bulbous body illustrates a dynamic warrior‑battle theme: generals on horseback with weapons, attendants and banners, galloping horses creating a vivid, grand composition. The junction between neck and body is accentuated by a black‑ground wan‑character brocade band with shou‑character medallions heightened with gilding. Sharp, confident outline drawing, expressive facial features for each character, well‑rendered rocks, trees and cloud scrolls. Harmonious combination of red, green, blue, ochre and black enamels. This is an important Kangxi wucai display vessel illustrating the popular “knight‑horse” narrative motif. Base features double‑blue‑circle without inscribed reign mark, typical for Kangxi porcelain of this type.

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