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A VERY RARE DOCUMENTARY BLUE AND WHITE 'TANG EMPEROR VISITS THE MOON PALACE' SLEEVE VASE Chongzhen, cyclically dated to the Wuyin year corresponding to 1638 and of the period The tall cylindrical vessel with slightly tapering sides decorated around the waisted neck with a band of pendent plantain leaves, above a continuous scene in vibrant tones of cobalt-blue of the Tang Emperor Minghuang standing beneath a peacock-feather fan visiting the Guanghan Palace of Chang E on the moon, accompanied by a Daoist priest wearing a patterned cloak and holding an official's tablet, Chang E accompanied by attendants, one carrying the hare, the inscription and signature reading Zhu Shiju, all between incised borders at the shoulder and foot rim. 45cm (17 3/4in) high.