A Chinese blanc de chine gu vase with a wooden stand and dating from the 17th century. The gu vase is incised with 2 banana leaf borders around a central band with a Greek key ground and relief carvings. Dimensions are: 16 1/2 inches tall X 6 inches wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: The bottom has been drilled, and the body has a few firing cracks. Provenance: From Mr. Mah in New Jersey, whose father acquired the collection in China prior to 1949. High resolution images can be found at: https://oag.smugmug.com/December-2019