Height: 23 1/8" Width: 12 1/2" Stand Height: 3 3/8" Width: 9 7/8" Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty porcelain hexagonal amphora vases covered in indigo Ji blue detail. Hexagonal shaped bulbous body leading to a slim waisted neck with a slightly everted rim. Floral designs seen across the flat surfaces of the body with large stylized flowers seen on the flat surfaces on the neck. Blue formal trim details running across the top of the shoulder and bottom of the rim with two cylindrical handles found at the center of the waisted neck. Both sitting atop dark hardwood bases with four carved legs and carved detail seen within the wood. Qianlong six characters reign mark, Qing Dynasty. PROVENANCE: Private collections of John Platts (1905-1985), second son Geoffrey Platts, of Glen Cove, Long Island, NY.ORIGINAL RECEIPT, bought from F. A. LUDLAM, valuer, appraisal & estate, of Long Island Estate, Dated July 7th 1934.(PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO MULTIPLE ITEMS ON SINGLE PAPER RECORD, THE ORIGINAL INVOICE WILL NOT BE INCLUDED WITH SALE)Glen Cove New York is on the North Shore of Long Island and was the summer resort of the rich and famous. In the early 1900s Property was owned by F.W. Woolworth, J.P Morgan, John Platt and John D. Rockefeller. Many of the estates have been sold and are now operated as resorts. The Mansions of Glen Cove The Webb Institute was used as educational facilities and even the Soviet Union has purchased property for retreats for visiting dignitaries. The Collections of Mr. John Platts presented and offered up to auctions from Lot-172 through Lot-182, and continued from Lot-184 Through Lot-209. Condition In EXCELLENT condition over all. All lots are sold as is and where is. Lauren Galleries provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Lauren Galleries does not give refunds based on condition. Lauren Galleries does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.