Asian Art Day One - 20th May 2009

Lot 353

Three Chinese famille rose hexagonal bowls

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £5000

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Description

Three Chinese famille rose hexagonal bowls, painted with figures in a garden and a U-shaped bowl painted with a harbour scene and with nine rows of calligraphy, all with four character Jiaqing marks and of the period 1796-1820, one small bowl cracked, 8.4cm max. (4) Provenance: Acquired by John Reeves after his arrival in Canton in 1812, and thence by descent.