18th century
Of tapering form, moulded in high relief with a fruiting tree, the climbing gnarled leafy branches bearing seven ripe peaches, decorated in coloured enamels and gilt, set against an iron red floral pattern ground.
17.7cm (7in) high.
Footnotes
十八世紀 模印果樹瓶
Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, 19th July 2007, lot 233 (part lot).
Compare with a moulded wall vase in the Complete Catalogue of Shibata Collection, The Kyushu Ceramic Museum, no.2823.