Asian Art I - 23rd May 2012

Lot 268

A Chinese Imperial blue and white moonflask

Estimate £8,000 - £10,000 | Hammer £8000

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Description

A Chinese Imperial blue and white moonflask, six character Qianlong seal mark and of the period 1736-95, each side of the body with a raised peach-shaped panel enclosing two bats flying beside a branch of five peaches on a ground of scrolling lotus and other foliage, the handles with ruyi heads to the base and neck, the neck reduced extensively, and other damages, 21cm.