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Early 19thc Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase
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Early 19thc Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase

19th century
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Early 19thC Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase

Brief Description:

This is a superb early 19th-century Chinese Blue and White Gu-shaped Porcelain Vase.

Dating from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and modelled in the manner of an earlier piece from the Kangxi period (1662-1722).

The richly decorated vase is composed of three sections, rising from a flared, slightly tapering base to a more rounded mid-section and again to a wide-open mouth.

The decoration varies within each section of the vase. On the lower section, the scene is of warriors with Samurai swords, whilst the mid-section displays cartouches decorated with urns and foliage.

The neck is decorated with warriors on horseback and with swords.

Attributes:

Chinese

Porcelain

Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)

Circa: 1820-1830

Condition:

The piece is offered in an overall immaculate original condition commensurate with age.

There are two minute cracks on the inside of the open mouth, and the base of the vase has a very faint star crack - see images.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 10.2'' | 25.9 cm

Width: 4.4'' | 11.1 cm

Depth: 4.4'' | 11.1 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
25.9cm (10.20")
Width
11.1cm (4.37")
Depth
11.1cm (4.37")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Chinese Gu Beaker Vase to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152028
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Description
Early 19thC Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase

Brief Description:

This is a superb early 19th-century Chinese Blue and White Gu-shaped Porcelain Vase.

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Dating from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and modelled in the manner of an earlier piece from the Kangxi period (1662-1722).
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fig 1. A tall, slender Chinese porcelain beaker vase painted in underglaze cobalt blue featuring equestrian figures and traditional motifs against a smooth white glaze.
fig 1. Early 19thc Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase

The richly decorated vase is composed of three sections, rising from a flared, slightly tapering base to a more rounded mid-section and again to a wide-open mouth.

The decoration varies within each section of the vase. On the lower section, the scene is of warriors with Samurai swords, whilst the mid-section displays cartouches decorated with urns and foliage.

fig 2. A tall, slender Chinese porcelain beaker vase painted in underglaze cobalt blue featuring equestrian figures and traditional motifs against a smooth white glaze.
fig 2. Early 19thc Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase

The neck is decorated with warriors on horseback and with swords.

Attributes:

Chinese

Porcelain

Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)

Circa: 1820-1830

Condition:

The piece is offered in an overall immaculate original condition commensurate with age.

fig 3. A tall, slender Chinese porcelain beaker vase painted in underglaze cobalt blue featuring equestrian figures and traditional motifs against a smooth white glaze.
fig 3. Early 19thc Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase

There are two minute cracks on the inside of the open mouth, and the base of the vase has a very faint star crack - see images.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 10.2'' | 25.9 cm

Width: 4.4'' | 11.1 cm

fig 4. A tall, slender Chinese porcelain beaker vase painted in underglaze cobalt blue featuring equestrian figures and traditional motifs against a smooth white glaze.
fig 4. Early 19thc Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase

Depth: 4.4'' | 11.1 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

fig 5. A tall, slender Chinese porcelain beaker vase painted in underglaze cobalt blue featuring equestrian figures and traditional motifs against a smooth white glaze.
fig 5. Early 19thc Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

fig 6. A tall, slender Chinese porcelain beaker vase painted in underglaze cobalt blue featuring equestrian figures and traditional motifs against a smooth white glaze.
fig 6. Early 19thc Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 7. A tall, slender Chinese porcelain beaker vase painted in underglaze cobalt blue featuring equestrian figures and traditional motifs against a smooth white glaze.
fig 7. Early 19thc Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay securely - Telephone orders welcome

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Secure-Payment-VPADeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-0010086-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card

Height
25.9cm (10.20")
Width
11.1cm (4.37")
Depth
11.1cm (4.37")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Chinese Gu Beaker Vase to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152028
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A tall, slender Chinese porcelain beaker vase painted in underglaze cobalt blue featuring equestrian figures and traditional motifs against a smooth white glaze.
Early 19thC Chinese Gu Shaped Kangxi Style Blue and White Porcelain Beaker Vase
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FAQs

A Gu-shaped vase is a flared cylindrical vessel form based on ancient Chinese bronze wine goblets from the Shang and Zhou dynasties. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, ceramicists adapted this traditional shape into porcelain, producing flared beaker vases decorated with underglaze cobalt paint.

These pieces were crafted from kaolin clay and petuntse (china stone), formed on a wheel, and decorated with ground cobalt oxide pigment. The vessel was then covered in a clear glaze and fired at high temperatures in a kiln, fusing the glaze and setting the rich blue underglaze decoration.

Authentic pieces feature crisp, bright cobalt blue tones layered to create depth, smooth white glazes with minimal imperfections, and precise hand painting. Later 19th-century pieces often emulate 17th-century Kangxi motifs, displaying characteristic foot rims, potting lines, and subtle wear to the base.

A Gu-shaped beaker vase functions well as a focal accent on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a bookshelf arrangement. Its tall, slender silhouette balances symmetrical console displays and pairs effortlessly with Chinoiserie textiles or contemporary minimalist decor.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush around detailed areas. If cleaning is required, wash gently by hand using warm water and mild liquid soap, avoiding abrasive sponges or chemical cleaners that could damage unglazed areas or foot rims.
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