Asian Art I - 16th May 2017

Lot 37

A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BAXIAN BOWL

Estimate £1,500 - £2,500 | Hammer £7000

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Description

A CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE BAXIAN BOWL, COVER AND LINER

IRON-RED SIX CHARACTER JIAQING MARK AND OF THE PERIOD 1796-1820

Decorated with the Eight Immortals engaged in various pursuits in rocky gardens, the lion dog finial and mask side lifts gilded, the interior and base turquoise, the liner with faux bois to the underside, 18.5cm. (3)

Provenance: acquired by John Reeves after his arrival in Canton in 1812, and thence by descent.

Cf. 20th May 2009, lot 354 for the pair to this bowl from the Reeves collection sold in these rooms.