Asian Art I - 18th May 2011

Lot 405

A rare Chinese blue and white meiping vase six character Qianlong mark and of the period 1736-95

Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £42000

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Description

A rare Chinese blue and white meiping vase six character Qianlong mark and of the period 1736-95, the body well painted with sprays of differing fruits and flowers beneath a band of lappets and with stiff leaves around the foot, one side extensively damaged, 32.5cm. Provenance: from the collection of Roger and Jill Bichard of Seend House, Wiltshire.