Yongzheng Period, Blue‑And‑White Square Vase With Beast‑Form Handles And Morning‑Glory Scrolls

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Dimensions：H.17 cm (6.69 in) Condition & Provenance：Completely intact, no cracks or chips. Vibrant well‑fired cobalt‑blue tone, glossy glaze, fully‑modelled beast handles, natural patina and wear on rim and foot ring, no chemical cleaning. Formerly private collection of Robert Cole, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. Acquired in 1990s, family heirloom. Never appeared at public auction, no exhibition or publication records. Description：A fine imperial‑style Yongzheng blue‑and‑white square‑bodied vase for interior display. Flared mouth, tall neck flanked by a pair of beast‑head loop handles. The vessel features a composite form with square‑sectioned body and splayed foot. The mouth rim is encircled by key‑fret border. The neck is decorated with ruyi‑head band and foliate‑shaped cartouches enclosing sprigged flowers. The square main body is densely painted with scrolling morning‑glory vines, with twisting stems and full‑formed leaves rendered in graduated cobalt‑blue. The lower section is adorned with ruyi‑head floral frieze. The white‑glazed base bears underglaze‑blue six‑character square seal mark “Da Qing Yong Zheng Nian Zhi”. Drawing inspiration from ancient bronze ritual vessels, this vase combines archaistic shape with elegant floral blue‑and‑white painting, representing high‑quality porcelain of the Yongzheng reign.

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