A Pair Of Doucai Chicken-Patterned Garlic Vases, Ming Dynasty, Chenghua Period (1368-1644)

A pair of Ming Chenghua doucai garlic-mouth vases featuring a chicken motif. This pair, adorned with chicken feather patterns painted in the distinctive "chazi" (aubergine-purple) enamel, is a unique surviving example; it has never before appeared at auction nor been held in the collection of any museum worldwide.

The ockra painted in chazi, which is the only one existing worldwide. No auction house sold, or no museum of any kind kept this pair.

The chicken feathers show no light reflection, indicating that they exhibit a chazi enamel.

There is no light reflex on the oxkra, which indicates it is a vibrant purple color.

This vibrant purple color can serve as a crucial basis for dating.

We are so lucky to have this pair.

WELCOME TO THE Seattle Oriental Art Collection. Discover a curated selection of exquisite Chinese porcelain antiques, each piece echoing the rich tapestry of China's dynastic history. Our collection spans several significant periods from the Late Tang Dynasty (906–960) to the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912).

Welcome to the Seattle Oriental Art Collection. Explore our carefully selected collection of exquisite Chinese porcelain antiques, each piece showcasing the rich tapestry of Chinese dynastic history. Our collection covers several important periods from the Late Tang Dynasty (906–960) to the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912).

About Seattle Oriental Art Collection: According to Shanghai's County Records, our grandfather, Cai Baochun, established an antique company in Shanghai and Paris in 1911. Later, he collaborated with C.T. Loo, a prominent antique merchant in Shanghai, serving as an antique supplier in China. This partnership enabled C.T. Loo to introduce Chinese antiques to Europe, establishing him as one of the most influential dealers of his era. Cai Baochun also served as the company's accountant. The Seattle Oriental Art Collection is a trust we have inherited from our family, dedicated to preserving and sharing these timeless treasures. The Seattle Oriental Art Collection is an inherited family trust dedicated to the preservation and transmission of these timeless treasures.

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For any questions or to learn more about our collection, please contact us via email.

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