KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)

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TWO FAMILLE VERTE WINE POTS AND COVERS
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The first of unusual quatrefoil form with double spouts and flat cover enamelled with stylised chrysanthemum and lotus sprays, and the second of rectangular lobed form with serpentine spout and standing on four short bracket feet, enamelled on each side with a basket of flowers, both with arch handles enamelled in imitation of wicker-work
The first 7½ in. (19 cm.) wide, the second 7½ in. (19 cm.) high (2)

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Lot Essay

The double-spouted wine pot such as the one in the current lot is particularly rare; a similar example was sold in our Amsterdam Rooms, 5 December 2000, lot 182. A rectangular wine pot similar to the second in this lot but decorated with ladies was in the collection of the Hon. Mrs. Nellie Ionides and sold in these Rooms 6 November 2007, lot 219.

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