Asian Art I - 23rd May 2012

Lot 300

A rare pair of Chinese Immortals bowls six character Guangxu marks and of the period 1875-1908

Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £12000

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Description

A rare pair of Chinese Immortals bowls six character Guangxu marks and of the period 1875-1908, each painted in underglaze blue and overglaze puce with the Eight Immortals to the exteriors and with Shoulao holding a staff beside his deer to the interior, one with a rim chip, another with a tiny speck to the rim, each with a hardwood stand, 22.1cm dia. (4) Cf. Christie's, 9th November 2010, lot 336 for a similar pair.