A Chinese famille-rose 'lotus' water dropper Dated by inscription "the 34th year of Guangxu Emperor"
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18 Nov 2012 10:00 EST Sydney
Asian Art
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A Chinese famille-rose 'lotus' water dropper
Dated by inscription "the 34th year of Guangxu Emperor"
In the form of a lotus flower, the petals forming the basin of the vessel, painted in pink enamel, the stem forming the spout, inscribed "in memory of the autumn military exercise near the Tai Lake in Anhui Province, the 34th year of Guangxu Emperor".
19.5cm long
Estimate:
AU$ 2,000 - 3,000
£1,200 - 1,800
US$ 1,900 - 2,900

Footnotes

  • 清光緒 粉彩蓮花水滴
    款識:大清光緒三十四年安徽太湖附近秋操紀念杯

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  • Please note that the estimation of this lot should be $2,000 - 3,000. The printed catalogue has a lower estimation.

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