Asian Art - 22nd May 2007

Lot 710

A Chinese blanc de Chine whistle

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £300

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Description

A Chinese blanc de Chine whistle, modelled with a brave Dutchman kicking a tiger, raised on a hexagonal base incised with emblems. The whistle broken. c.1700, 7cm. Cf. PJ Donnelly, p.120, plate C, for a similar example.