Lot 187
The matching bowls, one with a turquoise enamel painted ground, the other with yellow enamel, decorated overall with auspicious Buddhist emblems including the Lotus pattern, the endless knot tassels, the 'ruyi' bats, and 'shou' symbols for longevity, each with a straight foot and gilt rim, each measuring approx 20cm diameter (2)
Estimate $500 - $800
The blue with loss to gilding and enamel consistent with age, notably at rim, and one chip to enamel at foot, natural inclusions to enamel within dish, the yellow similar without chip
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EVENING AUCTION: The Decorative Arts Collection of James Fairfax AC
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8201
6:30pm - 31 August 2017
The National Art School, Sydney
VIEWING
Viewing Location
Leonard Joel, 39 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW 2010
Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 August, 11am-6pm
Thursday 31 August, by appointment only
CONTACT
Tim Nicol
timothy.nicol@leonardjoel.com.au
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