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CHINE, DYNASTIE MING, XVIIEME SIECLE
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TABOURET DE JARDIN EN GRES EMAILLE FAHUA
CHINE, DYNASTIE MING, XVIIEME SIECLE
The seat is decorated to the sides with a reticulated wide band of phoenix in flight amongst swirling clouds separated by two monster-mask handles, all between a band of waves below and clouds above. The top is painted and incised with four lotus leaves encircling a central floral design.
13½ in. (34.3 cm.) high
CHINE, DYNASTIE MING, XVIIEME SIECLE
The seat is decorated to the sides with a reticulated wide band of phoenix in flight amongst swirling clouds separated by two monster-mask handles, all between a band of waves below and clouds above. The top is painted and incised with four lotus leaves encircling a central floral design.
13½ in. (34.3 cm.) high
Provenance
Estate of Marc Haas; Christie's New York, 30 May 1991, lot 300
Christie's New York, 19 September 1996, lot 258
Christie's New York, 19 March 2008, lot 583
The property of a Nobleman
Christie's New York, 19 September 1996, lot 258
Christie's New York, 19 March 2008, lot 583
The property of a Nobleman
Post Lot Text
A FAHUA BARREL-FORM GARDEN SEAT
CHINA, MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
CHINA, MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY