14th Nov, 2025 9:30 GMT/BST
A Chinese Porcelain Bottle Vase, Jiaqing reign mark and probably of the period, pained in underglaze blue with dragons chasing the flaming pearl amongst cloud scrolls above waves, six-character reign mark in underglaze blue
29cm high
For a similar example in the Qing Court Collection see The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Blue and White Porcelain with Underglaze Red, Vol 3, pl.143
Sold for £12,000
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
The neck of the bottle has lost some height and the top rim ground and rolled. There are two remaining chips at the top rim, one with an attempt at filling and a short hair crack.
There is a long hook shaped crack on the main body, travelling roughly 1/3 around in a mostly horizontal direction, some attempt at filling.
There is a tree shaped crack to the underside.
No profesional restoration or over spray.
We are happy to provide Condition Reports to Prospective Buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale.
We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a condition report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition.
A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible.
Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated.
Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.
Auction: Asian Art, 14th Nov, 2025
Coming up in the Autumn Asian Art Sale is a good mix of Chinese and Japanese ceramics and works of art.
Highlights of the sale include a Chinese Flambe-Glazed Bottle Vase, Qing Dynasty, probably Qianglong, and a Chinese Guan-Type Meiping, possibly Ming, both with provenance from renowned Asian art dealer Sydney Moss. Also of interest is a Chinese Porcelain Bottle Vase, with Jiaqing reign mark and probably of the period.
The sale will also offer a private collection of Japanese works of art, featuring such lots as a good Pair of Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Vases, Meiji period, decorated with birds, flowers and kanji seal tablets.
Viewing
Sunday 9th November - Thursday 13th November 11am-3pm, and morning of the sale from 8am
If you've got a similar item to sell, complete the valuation form below and one of our experts will get in touch.