Lot 212
QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK
The bowls inscribed on the exterior in iron red with a poem describing the making of a special tea, dated 1746 within the inscription, all between two ruyi borders, the interior decorated with a roundel of Buddha's hand fruit, pine and plum blossom, being a depiction of the contents of the tea. Six character seal mark to base.
AN AUSTRALIAN COLLECTION OF CHINESE WORKS OF ART
VIEW IN MELBOURNE
10.8cm diameter
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
Appears to be no visible faults or damage to either bowl. One bowl is exhibits a slightly darker iron red enamel than the other bowl. One or both of the bowls possibly 20th century.
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Asian Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8261
6:30pm - 8 October 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT 6.30PM AUSTRALIAN EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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