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A blue and white 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' rouleau vase, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period 清康熙 青花銅雀台比武圖棒槌瓶
A blue and white porcelain vase from the Kangxi period depicting a narrative scene from The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, specifically showing Cao Cao's competition at the Bronze Bird Terrace. The rouleau form and intricate underglaze blue decoration exemplify the technical mastery of Qing dynasty ceramic artisans.
- Medium
- depicting a scene from The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, in which the Eastern Han statesman and warlord, Cao Cao, holds a competition at the Bronze Bird Terrace and the victor would be rewarded with a fine embroidered robe hanging in a willow tree
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
CHINA / 5000 YEARS
May 25, 2022
Estimate: $200,000 – $300,000
Lot 490
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