Asian Art Day One - 19th May 2010

Lot 79

A Chinese blue and white barrel-shaped vase and cover

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £850

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Description

A Chinese blue and white barrel-shaped vase and cover, painted with two birds in flight above chrysanthemum and bamboo issuing from rockwork, c.1640, 20.5cm. (2) From the collection of Professor D R Laurence MD. Provenance: The Hatcher Cargo. Purchased from C. Anthony Gray, London.