A FAMILLE VERTE ‘DAOIST IMMORTALS’ PORCELAIN VASE OF ARCHAISTIC GU SHAPE APOCRYPHAL MARK OF EMPEROR KANGXI CHINA, 20TH CENTURY Of beaker or cornet shape, it rests on a short ring foot. It is finely painted with a combination of enamels, i.e. over glazed yellow and green and underglaze red and cobalt blue. The decoration is arranged in superposed registers. On the lower one are flowers. On the medium one are auspicious symbols including archaistic bronze vessels. On the upper one is an interesting scene with Daoist immortals in a pavilion and with crashing waves and clouds. The base bears an apocryphal six-character mark of Emperor Kangxi in cobalt blue and kaishu script. H: 30 cm Note: The Eight Immortals (八仙) are eight daoists who have attained immortality. 粉彩八仙瓷瓶，书写康煕皇帝款 中国，20世纪 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.