A 'BOY AND BUFFALO' MUG
A 'BOY AND BUFFALO' MUG

KANGXI PERIOD

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A 'BOY AND BUFFALO' MUG
KANGXI PERIOD
Decorated in sepia, gilt, black and tones of iron-red with a Chinese boy riding a water buffalo, another following behind, passing under a willow tree, the boy reaching for his hat, which has blown off, molded border at the base
4½ in. (11.4 cm.) high

Lot Essay

This sweet Chinese pattern of the Kangxi period was adopted by the Worcester factory in England in the mid-century and also by Hausmalerei at Meissen.

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