A RARE CHINESE SILVER INLAID IRON 'THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER' ZHADOU

LATE MING DYNASTY

The compressed body and flared neck decorated with scenes of scholars and their attendants engaged in various activities by a lake, with bamboo, prunus, pine and rockwork dispersed throughout the setting, all raised on a short spread foot inlaid with simple flowers on a continuous band of waves, 11.4cm dia, 519g.

Provenance: from a private collection, UK and USA, purchased from Sotheby & Co, London, on 13th May 1969, lot 18. The original label and a copy of the invoice are available.