Lot Essay
Compare the biscuit-enamelled version from the Ionides Collection sold in these Rooms, 17 June 2003, lot 133
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KANGXI (1662-1722)
Details
A FAMILLE VERTE CHICKEN EWER AND COVER
KANGXI (1662-1722)
Modelled as a chicken with the pierced beak forming the spout and tail feathers forming the handle, a chick applied to each side and the cover also formed as a chick, glazed in the 'egg-and-spinach' palette in aubergine, green and yellow, cover restored
6 in. (15.2 cm.) long
KANGXI (1662-1722)
Modelled as a chicken with the pierced beak forming the spout and tail feathers forming the handle, a chick applied to each side and the cover also formed as a chick, glazed in the 'egg-and-spinach' palette in aubergine, green and yellow, cover restored
6 in. (15.2 cm.) long
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis