A Chinese Shonzui Bottle Vase
Of octagonal facetted double gourd form with a tall straight neck
Each side decorated with various diaper grounds
Including keyfret, flowerhead diaper, scrolls, wan characters, plum blossom on hexagonal cells, scales and diamond grounds
Unglazed base
Chinese Chongzhen C1627-1644 for the Japanese market
Height; 8 5/8″ (21.5 cm)
Condition; break on a luting line in the neck, fritting to rim
Otherwise excellent