A Chinese Imperial blue glazed altar vessel "Dou" vase,mark and of the JianQing period (1796-1820).the broad U shaped body resting on a tall spreading hollow foot,the exterior molded in shallow relief with geometric and curvilinear archaistic designs under a rich blue glaze ,the interiors similarly glazed ,the under side of the foot with a raised six character seal markH. 6 1/2" (16.5 cm), D. 5 1/2" (14 cm)Estate of a Philadelphia ,PA lawyer Similar Jiaqing Period vessel was sold in 23rd Sep 2020 Sotheby's New York "Important Chinese Art " sale lot 541 (with cover but has few hairline ) for $11,970 Similar JiaQing vessel also exhibited in "For Blessings and Guidance": the Qianlong emperor's design for state sacrificial vessels,Art Museum, The Chinese University of HongKong, 2019,.Link to HD Natural Light photos: Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: in fair condition overall with metal staples along side to repair a long crack on the side of the bowl.