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19TH CENTURY
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A BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS AND FORTUNE' BOWL
19TH CENTURY
The bowl is decorated to the interior with lotus, enclosed by bands of scrolling branches and geometrical patterns. The exterior is painted with the characters of jia xiang ru yi, which can be translated as 'May you have auspiciousness and your wishes fulfilled' in roundels. The base has a four-character zhi yuan tang zhi hallmark.
4 ¾. in. (12.2. cm. ) diam.
19TH CENTURY
The bowl is decorated to the interior with lotus, enclosed by bands of scrolling branches and geometrical patterns. The exterior is painted with the characters of jia xiang ru yi, which can be translated as 'May you have auspiciousness and your wishes fulfilled' in roundels. The base has a four-character zhi yuan tang zhi hallmark.
4 ¾. in. (12.2. cm. ) diam.
Provenance
From a private English collection, acquired in Europe in the 1970's to 1980's.
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 20%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. Where applicable Customs duty will be charged (per rate specified by HMRC guidance) on the Hammer price and VAT will be payable at 20% on duty. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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