THREE SMALL CHINESE PORCELAIN VESSELS FOR THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO

THREE SMALL CHINESE PORCELAIN VESSELS FOR THE SCHOLAR'S STUDIO

LATE QING DYNASTY/REPUBLIC PERIOD

Comprising: an enamelled waterpot painted with a blue chilong grasping long branches of lingzhi in its mouth, the base with a six character Wanli mark, and two robin's egg glazed vessels, one a brush washer formed as two aubergines raised on a moulded stand, the other a beehive-shaped waterpot decorated in relief with a chilong climbing over the body, 9.5cm max. (3)

Provenance: from the collection of Sir Raymond Smith KBE (1917-2002) and Lady Smith (1918-1996).