Description
Pair of Chinese famille verte porcelain vases of yen-yen, fengweizun, or phoenix-tail form, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Decorated with depictions of the legendary Eight Immortals, or Ba Xian, each atop a mythical beast. Each with a six-character Kangxi mark in blue underglaze along the underside.
Provenance: The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
(Each) Height: 17 1/2 in x diameter: 8 1/4 in.
Provenance: The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
(Each) Height: 17 1/2 in x diameter: 8 1/4 in.
Condition
To one vase, there is a loss measuring approximately one-inch in diameter along the underside of the flared rim. Light crazing to the glaze along the polychrome regions. Light wear to the footrim, consistent with age and material. Dust and debris gathered along the interior.
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Pr Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Yen-Yen Vases
Estimate $3,000-$6,000
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This auction is curated by:
Sean BlanchetAsian Art Specialist
Robert SnellPaintings and Sculpture Specialist
Leo & Doris Hodroff Collection: Arts of Asia
Nov 11, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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