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A rare and fine 'Bajixiang' box and cover 康熙时期青花稀有细美八吉祥盒及盖


Estimate

15.000 - 20.000


Session

5 December 2023



Description

Kangxi Period (1662-1722), with a Jiajing six character apocryphal mark within a double circle
Of circular shape and painted in vibrant shades of cobalt blue. Decorated with borders of leafy scrolls and featuring the 'Eight Buddhist Emblems' (Bajixiang). The cover decorated with a central medalion painted with leafy scrols and 'Precious Objects'

Diam.: 11,5 cm


Category

Asian Art


Additional Information

Provenance:
Collection of Mrs. Alfred Clark. With a label from the collection reproduced in the catalog 'Blue and White Porcelain from the collection of Mrs. Alfred Clark,' edited by Spink & Son, London, in 1974, no. 36.

Note:
A box of similar shape and decoration was presented by Sotheby's on November 25, 2022, 'CHINA / 5000 YEARS', Lot 324.



Closed Auction