Asian Art II - 28th July 2021
Lot 1051
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE RECTANGULAR TILE
Estimate £600 - £1,000
+ Buyers Premium
Description
A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE RECTANGULAR TILE
19TH CENTURY
Decorated with a stylised bloom surrounded by four lotus flowerheads set amidst scrolling foliage, the design bordered by two scaly dragons in pursuit of a sacred pearl, with billowing clouds and flames around the mythical beasts, 31.6cm x 20.3cm.
Provenance: from the collection of Lady Molly McAlpine (d.1987), and thence by descent.