Bidspirit auction | A CHINESE KANGXI MARK BLUE

A CHINESE KANGXI MARK BLUE AND WHITE 'MALLET' VASE - The late Qing dynasty Chinese blue-and-white porcelain mallet vase bearing a six-character Qianlong mark has a rounded body rising to a tall cylindrical neck painted in underglaze cobalt blue with a dragon emerging from waves amid scrolling cloud ornament at the shoulder, the base with Qianlong style mark. Measures 8H x 4.25 inches in diameter. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Measures 8H x 4.25 inches in diameter. Condition Very good condition. There are no chips, cracks, repairs, scratches or areas of heavy wear. Provenance Provenance: The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques, Tokyo (est. 1978). A world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture, Kurofune was a landmark destination featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.