A BLUE AND WHITE KOSOMETSUKE 'ELEPHANT' INCENSE CONTAINER BOX AND...
The John E. Bodie OBE (1930-2023) Collection of Chinese Art Lots 1-54
A BLUE AND WHITE KOSOMETSUKE 'ELEPHANT' INCENSE CONTAINER BOX AND COVER
Tianqi
With a flat base and vertical flange, the cover in the form of a recumbent elephant, the head turned behind and trunk tucked underneath, outlined in underglaze blue and with areas of blown ink (fukizumi) filling the spaces in between.
5.5cm (2 1/8in) long (2).
明天啟 青花古染付象形香盒
Provenance: Priestley & Ferraro Chinese Art, London, 30 October 2018 (invoice and label)
Published, Illustrated and Exhibited: Priestley & Ferraro Chinese Art, Symbol and Support: The Elephant's Role in Chinese Art, London 2018, no.13
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The John E. Bodie OBE (1930-2023) Collection of Chinese Art Lots 1-54
A BLUE AND WHITE KOSOMETSUKE 'ELEPHANT' INCENSE CONTAINER BOX AND COVER
Tianqi
With a flat base and vertical flange, the cover in the form of a recumbent elephant, the head turned behind and trunk tucked underneath, outlined in underglaze blue and with areas of blown ink (fukizumi) filling the spaces in between.
5.5cm (2 1/8in) long (2).
明天啟 青花古染付象形香盒
Provenance: Priestley & Ferraro Chinese Art, London, 30 October 2018 (invoice and label)
Published, Illustrated and Exhibited: Priestley & Ferraro Chinese Art, Symbol and Support: The Elephant's Role in Chinese Art, London 2018, no.13
