Rare Chinese 19th Century Clair de Lune glaze over Crackle Porcelain Vase with unglazed Elephant Handles to neck in brown slip at a clear glazed scallop-carved edge forming a flared band of Ruyi in blue and further bands of Bats in Clouds and "100 Boys", the base with the remains of an unglazed brown slip seal. Height 15 1/4 inches (38.5 cm.). PROVENANCE: Purchased from Warren E Cox Oriental Antiques, East 39th Street, Manhattan. Mr Cox wrote “Lighting and Lamp Design,” 1952, where he gained his initial success by making lamps of rare antiques and selling them to wealthy buyers, including. J. P. Morgan.

Age related wear with minor brown glue residue to mouth edge and possible crackle line, the base drilled through the brown slip seal mark. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.