A Chinese Kangxi period blue and white vase, early 18th century, the neck with rui head band above cranes and Sika deer amongst rocks, pine trees and clouds, with detailed elements of heaping and piling, two concentric blue rings to the underside, 35cm

Condition Report

A fine star crack below the crane in flight, which is also visible within the interior. Some light brown kiln dirt throughout the body. There is a 14cm (approx) fine 'Y' shape crack visible on the interior of the vase BUT not visible to the naked eye on the exterior. There are further small and fine hairline cracks on the interior which are not visible on the exterior. Some age related surface scratches and blemishes throughout.