An attractive group of six various Chinese export blue and white decorated porcelain vases, 18th/19thcenturydescription:This is an exquisite group of sixvarious antique porcelain vases of different shapes and sizes, hand decoratedin blue under glaze on white, originating from China. These delicate items weremade for the export market to Europe and are dating to the 18th century and(mainly) 19th century. Chinese porcelain was traded by the Dutch East IndiesCompany (VOC), which had speci...al commercial privileges to Japan (Decima Island)and China. The wealthy Dutch merchants loved the subtle Chinese porcelain andlarge quantities were shipped to Holland in the 17th and 18th centuries. It isknown that the Chinese factories reserved their best quality porcelain forexport, thus pleasing their European customers. The details and condition ofthese objects are described below:1. A large beaker vase ispainted with two dragons facing each other. It is marked with a Kangxi fourcharacter mark. It stands nearly 8 inches (20 cm) high and is in perfectcondition.2. A smaller bulbous covered vaseis decorated with a continuous river landscape. The cover finial is shaped as afoo dog. The vase has a fleabite sized rim chip. Also the cover has minor rimimperfections. Vase and cover might be associated. This vase stands 5 1/8 inch(13 cm) high and is marked with a Kangxi six character mark.3. A slender covered vase ispainted on two sides with river landscapes in shaped reserves. The vase has a distinctrim chip associated with a hairline. The cover has minor rim imperfections.Vase and cover might be associated. This vase stands 6 ¼ inch (16 cm) high andis unmarked.4. A small covered vase is decoratedwith a child holding flowers. The item has some minor rim glaze hairlines. Thecover has a small chip. This little vase stands 4 1/8 inch (10, 5 cm) high and isunmarked.5. A calabash shaped vase isornately decorated with eight various oriental persons. It is unmarked andstands 5, 5 inches (14 cm) high. It has a restored rim hairline.6. A charming miniature vase andcover stands only 2 5/8 inches (67 mm) high. It can be called perfect. These interesting objectsoriginate from a Dutch private collection. Please view the pictures, which givea good impression of the condition and the quality of these lovely objects. Iguarantee age (18th and/or 19th century)and authenticity of these beautiful collectors items. Shipping and payment:Item Location: Netherlands. I will ship worldwide, securely packed & double boxed. Costs of shipping will be on account of buyer and will be kept as low as possible. Overseas (NL to USA, Asia etc.) shipping costs will be $ 39.00 by registered priority mail. Inland and European mail will be less. I always pack very carefully and will ship within 24 hours after receipt of payment. Please view my other auctions for similar objects. I will be happy to combine shipments at lower costs. View my website for current offers of fine antiques and oriental ceramics: Haffmansantiek.nl. Please contact me for further information.OTHER EBAYER FEEDBACK: "Just wanted to say it really made my day to see this item turn out to be exactly as nice as you described it in your listing and when you answered my questions. I seldom get a item that is better than expected and this is one of those rare occasions. Thank you so very much for making it possible for me to display this and everytime it's viewed there will be a smile. I could not have asked for a better item or seller and definitely will put you in my favorite sellers category and look in often. Many thanks for everything and I do appreciate all you have done from the great packaging job to the great communication and everything in between. Best regards and with graditude - Museumcollections" • All Sales Final - No bargaining on shipping costs • Items are Sold As-Is • I do not cancel transactions on 'mistakes'. The transaction will need to be completed as per eBay rules.
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