Lot Essay
A similar pair of jardinières is illustrated in Exhibition of Chinese Arts, C.T. Loo and Co., New York, 1941, no. 715.
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KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
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A RARE PAIR OF FAMILLE VERTE BISCUIT BOOK-FORM JARDINIERES*
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
Of deep rectangular form, modelled as three stacked albums or books with ivory clasps, their different brocade covers indicated on the long sides, the flat mouth rim and the base, while the ends are incised and painted in imitation of the paper pages, raised on bamboo-form corner supports and with small drainage holes at each corner of the base
9 1/8 in. (23.2cm.) long, wood stands (2)
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
Of deep rectangular form, modelled as three stacked albums or books with ivory clasps, their different brocade covers indicated on the long sides, the flat mouth rim and the base, while the ends are incised and painted in imitation of the paper pages, raised on bamboo-form corner supports and with small drainage holes at each corner of the base
9 1/8 in. (23.2cm.) long, wood stands (2)
Provenance
Parke Bernet Galleries, New York, 17 May 1941, lot 51.
Special notice
This lot is exempt from Sales Tax.
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