Lot Essay
Compare the similar treatment of the base decoration with a lantern from the Lady Lever Art Gallery, illustrated by R.L. Hobson, Chinese Porcelain and Wedgewood Pottery, vol.II, London, 1928, pl.41.
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KANGXI (1662-1722)
Details
A RARE FAMILLE VERTE BISCUIT LANTERN
KANGXI (1662-1722)
Formed as a pierced cube resting on a square base, the sides with openwork roundels pierced with quatrefoil and trefoil motifs, the top pierced with a cash design, variously enamelled with butterflies, cranes, peaches and young dragons, rim chip, old base restoration
6¾ in. (17.2 cm.) high
KANGXI (1662-1722)
Formed as a pierced cube resting on a square base, the sides with openwork roundels pierced with quatrefoil and trefoil motifs, the top pierced with a cash design, variously enamelled with butterflies, cranes, peaches and young dragons, rim chip, old base restoration
6¾ in. (17.2 cm.) high
Provenance
Reputedly J. Pierpont Morgan
The Hon. Mrs. Nellie Ionides
The Hon. Mrs. Nellie Ionides
Special notice
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