A SANCAI GLAZED POTTERY AMPHORA VASE WITH A MYTHICAL BEAST, 17th CENTURY China, late Ming to early Qing dynasty, 17th century. Standing on a hexagonal base, the body is decorated with a mythical beast to each side, carved and incised in high relief. The looped handles with heads of mythical beasts. Old Chinese collector's or merchant's inscription to the base. Condition: Excellent condition with very little minor chipping. Provenance: French private collection. Weight: 619.7 g. Dimensions: Height 19.9 cm.