Lot Essay
For a near identical example, see Christie's Interiors, London, 8 June 2016, lot 202.
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APPARENTLY UNMARKED, PROBABLY SECOND HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY; THE PORCELAIN TRANSITIONAL PERIOD, MID 17TH CENTURY
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A DUTCH SILVER-MOUNTED WHITE AND BLUE CHINESE PORCELAIN EWER
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, PROBABLY SECOND HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY; THE PORCELAIN TRANSITIONAL PERIOD, MID 17TH CENTURY
The baluster porcelain body painted with figures in landscapes, the hinged cover engraved with a peacock within foliage, with openwork cast figure thumbpiece and beaded handle mount
9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm.) high
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, PROBABLY SECOND HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY; THE PORCELAIN TRANSITIONAL PERIOD, MID 17TH CENTURY
The baluster porcelain body painted with figures in landscapes, the hinged cover engraved with a peacock within foliage, with openwork cast figure thumbpiece and beaded handle mount
9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm.) high
Special notice
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