Asian Art II - 23rd May 2013

Lot 400

A Chinese famille rose armorial bowl c.1728

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £1100

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Description

A Chinese famille rose armorial bowl c.1728, decorated with the arms of Skinner, the crest with three griffins' heads, chrysanthemum and peony blooms to the exterior, a diaper band containing scrolls and gourds to the rim, 26.9cm

Cf. D S Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, p.229, where a plate with this armorial is illustrated.