A large Chinese blue and white 'ladies' gu vase A large Chinese blue and white 'ladies' gu vase A large Chinese blue and white 'ladies' gu vase A large Chinese blue and white 'ladies' gu vase

A large Chinese blue and white 'ladies' gu vase

Reference: ART1002510

The vase is modelled with slightly bulbous centre, and flaring mouth. The flaring neck and lower section are decorated with two registers of elegant ladies at leisure. The base is painted with an artemisia leaf within a double circle.