Oriental Ceramics & Works of Art - 15th July 2005

Lot 302

A large Chinese tureen and cover

Estimate £600 - £1,000 | Hammer £1300

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Description

A large Chinese tureen and cover, modelled as a carp, moulded with scales to the cover and to the underside and detailed in brown, pink and black enamels, the interior turquoise and inscribed 'Dan ran ju shi zhi'. A chip to to one tip of the tail. 19th century, 43cm. (2) Provenance: from the collection of the Late Reverend Victor Farmer.