Lot Essay
Compare to a similarly-decorated zhadou, also bearing a Tongzhi four-character mark in iron-red, illustrated in The Official Kiln Porcelain of the Chinese Qing Dynasty, Shanghai, 2003, p. 435.
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LATER QING DYNASTY PORCELAIN FROM A PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION (LOTS 284-299)Christie’s is delighted to bring to the market this remarkable collection of late 19th and early 20th century porcelain.The collection comprises over 150 pieces and was lovingly amassed in the last 30 years, mostly acquired from renowned international auction houses and reputable dealers.The collection is a testament to the collectors discerning taste and passion for this very creative period in the production of porcelain in China.Part II of the collection will be offered in these rooms in November 2019.
A FAMILLE ROSE YELLOW-GROUND 'BATS AND SHOU' SPITTOON, ZHADOU
TONGZHI FOUR-CHARACTER MARK IN IRON-RED AND OF THE PERIOD (1861-1874)
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A FAMILLE ROSE YELLOW-GROUND 'BATS AND SHOU' SPITTOON, ZHADOU
TONGZHI FOUR-CHARACTER MARK IN IRON-RED AND OF THE PERIOD (1861-1874)
The vessel is modelled with a globular body and short flaring neck leading to an everted rim. The exterior is decorated with gilt shou character roundels separated by iron-red bats and blue-enamelled wan symbols, all reserved on a lemon-yellow ground.
3 ½ in. (9 cm.) high
TONGZHI FOUR-CHARACTER MARK IN IRON-RED AND OF THE PERIOD (1861-1874)
The vessel is modelled with a globular body and short flaring neck leading to an everted rim. The exterior is decorated with gilt shou character roundels separated by iron-red bats and blue-enamelled wan symbols, all reserved on a lemon-yellow ground.
3 ½ in. (9 cm.) high
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