Lot Essay
A similar bowl was sold in our London rooms, 11 May 2010, lot 223.
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THE PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'SHUANGXI' BOWLS
DAOGUANG SEAL MARKS IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850)
Details
A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'SHUANGXI' BOWLS
DAOGUANG SEAL MARKS IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850)
Each bowl is potted with steep sides and a slightly flaring rim, and is painted on the exterior with four shuangxi (double happiness) characters, each positioned below a bat and alternating with hibiscus sprays. These motifs are surrounded by stylized scrolling peach and lotus sprays and between double lines at the rim and foot.
8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm.) diam. (2)
DAOGUANG SEAL MARKS IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850)
Each bowl is potted with steep sides and a slightly flaring rim, and is painted on the exterior with four shuangxi (double happiness) characters, each positioned below a bat and alternating with hibiscus sprays. These motifs are surrounded by stylized scrolling peach and lotus sprays and between double lines at the rim and foot.
8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm.) diam. (2)
Provenance
Christie's London, 7 February 1972, lot 110.
Brought to you by
Michael Bass
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