TWO CHINESE MINIATURE MONOCHROME VASES Qing Dynasty, late 17th - early 19th century The first a tall, gently tapered turquoise-glazed vase with a narrow neck, the second a pear-shaped bottle vase with a protruding band around the shoulder decorated with a dark red glaze draining from the rim, 8.5cm high (2) Note: Chinese scholars would adorn their studies with various objects and works art, ranging from ink and colour paintings on silk to small rocks displayed on carved wood stands. The scholar-officials amassed private collections of ancient works, and were particularly associated with the Four Accomplishments: painting, poetry, the game of strategy known as weiqi , and playing the zither ( qin ). Scholar’s objects were not solely functional objects, but also conveyed symbolic meaning. Small scholar’s rocks, jade figures, carved bamboo and miniature objects would inspire the scholars, whilst also exhibiting a sense of humour. 清 孔雀藍釉及紅釉小瓶一組兩件 THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE. 無底價