Asian Art Day One - 20th May 2009

Lot 348

A pair of Chinese famille rose butterfly-shaped bowls

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £400

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Description

A pair of Chinese famille rose butterfly-shaped bowls, the exteriors painted with lotus, prunus, peony and chrysanthemum, early 19th century, 21.6cm. (2) Provenance: Acquired by John Reeves after his arrival in Canton in 1812, and thence by descent.