Lg Chinese Porcelain Gu Vase with 3 pairs of flanges to the sides and bands of 5 claw Dragons in clouds and flowers in iron red, the wide unglazed "Bi" foot ring around a recessed base in clear glaze with 6 character Wanli mark in double rings all in underglaze blue. Height 17 3/4 inches (45 cm.). PROVENANCE: A Private Collection from Connecticut.

Age related wear to iron red enamels, the mouth edge and the flanges with small flakes or frits. 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.