A Bevelled and Moulded Blue and White Porcelain Bottle, Joseon dynasty (19th century)

A Bevelled and Moulded Blue and White Porcelain Bottle, Joseon dynasty (19th century)

Hexagonal, of baluster form set on a six-sided plinth supported by six cabriole legs outlined by a line of underglaze cobalt blue, the facetted body moulded in high relief at the joins of the panels with simulated twisted rope tied to an hexagonal rib at the base of the hexagonal, tapered neck; the vessel also decorated with a glossy transparent glaze of blue cast with random small flecks of dark blue. 5 11/16in. (14.4cm.) high. Estimate $220,000 - $280,000

Christie's. Japanese And Korean Art. 17 March 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com Image Christie's Ltd 2009