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Lot 184
An Important Pair of Chinese Dayazhai Cylindrical Vases
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Guangxu-Early Republic Period, 19th-20th century, each decorated with Dayazhai three character mark next to a red oval hallmark reading "Tiandi yijia chun," on the base of each is the four character mark "Yongqing changchun", mirrored images of the Spring pattern of yellow porcelain decorated with grisaille peonies and magpies perched on trees populated with wisteria, has drilled holes in bottom of each for possibly previous use as lamps.

12 7/8 in. (each)

Dayazhai pieces were Imperial wares based on the paintings by the Dowager Empress Cixi produced in five patterns representing the four seasons with two patterns to represent Spring, produced during the Tongzhi and Guangxu reigns, and believed to have been made in pairs.

Very good condition.

$2,000 - 4,000