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Lot 28 — Song Dynasty Ruyao Vase

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Lot 28 — Song Dynasty Ruyao vase
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Important Song Dynasty Ceramics

A Ruyao Vase

Song Dynasty Robert & Gloria Edwards Collection · Exhibition catalogue no. 72

Dimensions 7¾ × 4½ in.
Condition Excellent · no repairs, chips or cracks

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Collection & Provenance From the Robert & Gloria Edwards Collection, later by descent. Exhibited in Asian Art from the Collection of Robert Edwards, 1965, catalogue no. 72.
Period Song Dynasty
Condition Excellent · no repairs, chips or cracks
Provenance Robert & Gloria Edwards Collection
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The Collection

A collection.
A lifetime in China.

A Song Dynasty Ruyao Vase. Dimensions: 7¾ × 4½ in. The vase is in excellent condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.

Exhibited at The Art Gallery Exhibition, Asian Art from the Collection of Robert Edwards, in 1965, catalogue no. 72.

Robert Edwards (1883–1979) arrived in Shanghai in 1910 to work for Jardine, Matheson & Co. He married Gloria Byrne (1886–1960) in 1917. Gloria developed a special interest in acquiring Chinese antiques during the couple's years in China. They remained in China until 1938/39.

The piece later passed by descent. Works from the same collection are represented across Lots 19 through 43 in this sale.

01 / CONDITION

Excellent condition

The vase is in excellent condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks. Review the full image set and official HiBid catalogue before bidding.

02 / PROVENANCE

Documented collection history

Robert & Gloria Edwards Collection, later by descent. Exhibited in 1965 as catalogue no. 72.

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