Blue and white porcelain vase China, Transitional... Lot 25

Blue and white porcelain vase China, Transitional period, mid-17th century Cylindrical, representing a dignitary holding a tablet and his procession arriving in front of a city gate, two servants offering him fruits and a cup, the neck decorated with a frieze of banana trees; small chips and enamel jumps at the border, slight scratches and wear H. 44.9 cm Provenance : Former collection of a French explorer in China in the 19th century, then by descent. Condition report : Few teeth or frittings to the mouth rim; few slight surface scratches and wears. Additional photographs on request. Attention, to bid on this lot, the registration and the deposit of a 8000€ deposit is mandatory before May 15, 5 pm (Paris time). Please contact our auction house : contact@valetoux-encheres.com / 07.66.74.21.60 Expert : Cabinet Delalande - Mrs Qinghua Qing