Sale 10418
London, South Kensington
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11 November 2015
Price realised
GBP 3,750
Estimate
A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'SQUIRREL AND GRAPES' BOWL QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795) The bowl is delicately painted to the exterior in various vibrant shades of cobalt blue with a continuous scene of squirrels clambering on leafy fruiting grapevines, all framed within a double line encircling the mouth and foot. 9 in. (22.8 cm.) diam.
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