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Compare with a Hongxian-marked vase of similar form and theme of boys at play sold at Christie's South Kensington, 12 August 2008, lot 106.
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HONGXIAN IRON-RED FOUR-CHARACTER MARKS WITHIN DOUBLE-SQUARES, REPUBLIC PERIOD
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A FINE PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE VASES
HONGXIAN IRON-RED FOUR-CHARACTER MARKS WITHIN DOUBLE-SQUARES, REPUBLIC PERIOD
Of ovoid form rising to the high shoulders and waisted neck with a flared rim, painted in mirror image with nine boys forming a band playing various musical instruments including trumpets, gongs, cymbals, and drums
7½ in. (18.9 cm) high (2)
HONGXIAN IRON-RED FOUR-CHARACTER MARKS WITHIN DOUBLE-SQUARES, REPUBLIC PERIOD
Of ovoid form rising to the high shoulders and waisted neck with a flared rim, painted in mirror image with nine boys forming a band playing various musical instruments including trumpets, gongs, cymbals, and drums
7½ in. (18.9 cm) high (2)
Provenance
In a British private collection, West Dorset, England
Brought to you by
Aster Ng
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