AN ENGLISH POLYCHROME DECORATED CHINESE TASTE EARTHENWARE VASE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, with a square form gilt rim over a gilt diapered and floral sprig decorated neck on conforming shoulders and tapering sides, enclosing transfer printed sacred boulders issuing auspicious blossoming stems, verso a Pearl Pottery black printed overglaze mark and impressed "HANKOW." Height: 12" Width: 4" Depth: 4"

Good condition with normal glaze crazing throughout, some expected gilding wear and gilding touch ups, and light surface wear in areas. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."