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A rare blue and white vessel 明代晚期青花罕见器皿
Estimate
4.000 - 6.000
Session
5 December 2023
Hammer Price
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Ming Dynasty, late 16th or early 17th centuries
Of globular shape, decorated with three lions amidest srolling peonies and with molded heads forming three loop handles. The cylindrical wide spout is set at an angle to the shoulder and decorated with two of the 'Eight Treasures' (Ba Bao) - the Mirror and the Scrolls.
Height: 16 cm
Category
Asian Art
Additional Information
Nota:
A vessel with a similar shape but of glazed stoneware and dated to the Jin Dynasty in the Meiyintand Collection (reproduced by Regina Krahl in the book 'Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection', vol. I, p. 90) is described as a 'huzi', a type of container often referred to as a urinal, but with uncertain function (KRAHL, 1994).
Provenance:
From the collection of Jacob Gieling, with the collection's label (no. 1454).
Bibliography:
KRAHL, Regina, 'Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection', Vols. I & II, Azimuth Editions, London, 1994 (Copyright).
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