Asian Art I - 18th May 2011

Lot 328

A Chinese small enamelled glass vase four character Qianlong mark and possibly of the period

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £3000

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Description

A Chinese small enamelled glass vase four character Qianlong mark and possibly of the period, delicately painted with flowers, bamboo and rockwork, with a butterfly and other insects in flight, the rim with purple flowers on a yellow band, 11.2cm. Provenance: purchased in Hong Kong, 1st half 20th century, by repute. Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures at the Palace Museum, p.208, no.200 for a water container with related decoration. Christie's, London, 6th November 2004, lot 535 for a related water pot.