Asian Art II - 23rd May 2012

Lot 329

Three Chinese blanc de Chine whistles c.1700

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £450

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Description

Three Chinese blanc de Chine whistles c.1700, two modelled with Europeans, one riding a tiger, the other a dragon, the third with a bird, together with a small uncut seal with a monkey finial, minor damages, 5.5cm. (4) Cf. P.J. Donnelly, Blanc de Chine, pl.120 for a similar example.