Asian Art II - 19th May 2011

Lot 551

An unusual Chinese fox hunting bowl c.1780

Estimate £2,500 - £3,500 | Hammer £7000

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Description

An unusual Chinese fox hunting bowl c.1780, painted en grisaille with equestrian figures and a pack of hounds in pursuit of a fleeing fox, the interior with a diaper border, 39.3cm. Provenance: from the collection of Roger and Jill Bichard of Seend House, Wiltshire.