A CHINESE DOUBLE GOURD BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN VASE, SHIPWRECK ARTIFACT, LEAF MARK, KANGXI PERIOD, EARLY 18TH CENTURY, of double gourd form and a flaring circular rim on a cylindrical neck with exotic long leaf banding, over a rounded knob with sides centering fan shaped reserves enclosing an ancient pine in a fenced garden opposite a weeping willow in similar garden, above a larger bulbous base with fan form reserves each painted as a traditional maiden in varying pursuits set within a fenced garden, raised on a conforming flaring foot with leaf tip detailed banding enclosing an underside with underglaze blue Artemis leaf mark. Height: 10" Diameter: 5 1/2"

Good condition for shipwreck artifacts including but not limited to surface encrustation, hairline crack, areas of glaze degradation, dirt buildup and a few light surface abrasions.  Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.