Lot Essay
A similar brushpot with a different scene was sold in our New York rooms 30 March 2005, lot 359.
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Details
A blue and white brushpot, Bitong, early Kangxi
decorated with courtly scenes within pavilions depicting a guest being greeted by an official, attended by ladies bearing food and holding fans, the reverse with swirling clouds, all between geometric and rockwork bands to the foot and rim, raised on a chanelled foot -- 6¾in. (17.2cm.) diam.
decorated with courtly scenes within pavilions depicting a guest being greeted by an official, attended by ladies bearing food and holding fans, the reverse with swirling clouds, all between geometric and rockwork bands to the foot and rim, raised on a chanelled foot -- 6¾in. (17.2cm.) diam.
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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.