Lot Essay
This design is often attributed to Dutch artist, Cornelis Pronk (1691-1759). The 'Parrot on a Perch' decoration was also employed at Meissen.
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YONGZHENG PERIOD (1723-1735)
Details
A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE 'PARROT ON A PERCH' PEAR-SHAPED VASES
YONGZHENG PERIOD (1723-1735)
Decorated in bright enamels and gilt with a colourful parrot on a swing tethered next to a sprig of cherries, its perch suspended from a gilt ornament to the neck
11 ¼ in. (28.5 cm.) high
YONGZHENG PERIOD (1723-1735)
Decorated in bright enamels and gilt with a colourful parrot on a swing tethered next to a sprig of cherries, its perch suspended from a gilt ornament to the neck
11 ¼ in. (28.5 cm.) high
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