Asian Art I - 23rd May 2012

Lot 136

A Chinese famille verte rouleau vase Kangxi 1662-1722

Estimate £12,000 - £15,000 | Hammer £28000

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Description

A Chinese famille verte rouleau vase Kangxi 1662-1722, the body painted with a continuous fenced court scene, enclosing a seated Emperor and Empress with many children and dignitaries, the neck with two panels, one enclosing a fisherman hauling in his net, the other with figures in a mountainous river scene, 45.6cm. Cf. Kangxi Porcelain Wares from the Shanghai Museum Collection, no.125 for a related rouleau vase.