KANGXI (1662-1722)

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A MATCHED PAIR OF FAMILLE VERTE ICE-PAILS
KANGXI (1662-1722)
Each of slightly waisted fluted cylindrical shape with two Buddhistic lion-mask handles, one enamelled with exotic finches perched on chrysanthemum stems, the other with pheasants and butterflies flying through tree peony, one cracked
8½ in. (21.5 cm.) diam. (2)

Provenance

The Hon. Mrs. Nellie Ionides

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Lot Essay

Compare the ice pail illustrated by Regina Krahl in Chinese Ceramics The Anthony de Rothschild Collection, vol.II, London, 1996, p.314, pl.173 and the example illustrated by Michel Beurdeley, Porcelain of the East India Companies, London, 1962, cat.no.50.

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