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A blue and white brushpot, Bitong 康熙时期青花牡丹亭笔筒


Estimate

5.000 - 8.000


Session

5 December 2023



Description

Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
Painted in vibrant cobalt blue tones, featuring two panels depicting scenes from the classic work 'The Peony Pavilion' by Tang Xianzu, interspersed with inscriptions containing excerpts from the play.
In one of the panels, Du Liniang, the play's protagonist, is seen in a garden with the lady Chun Xiang, confessing her love for Liu Mengmei.
The second panel likely represents the scene where Du Liniang seeks the counsel of a wise man.

Height: 18,5 cm Diam.: 20 cm


Category

Asian Art


Additional Information

Provenance:
With Christie's label, auction of December 2, 1985, lot 254.



Closed Auction