A Chinese famille rose covered jar, Guangxu period, Qing dynasty
A Chinese famille rose covered jar
Guangxu period, Qing dynasty
Featuring two tan dog-like handles to either side, framing the central fruited peach tree. Each tree is surrounded by flowering branches, lingzhi, and flying orange-toned bats, all symbolizing longevity. With six-character Guangxu mark to underside.
H: 14 7/8, W: 12 5/8, D: 10 1/2 in. (H: 37.78, W: 32.07, D: 26.67 cm.)
Provenance: From the estate of Lim Kee Chin, who was Singapore's trade commissioner to Hong Kong in the 1960s. Mr. Lim acquired these items while he was in Hong Kong. Lot 20 to 27, Lot 173 to 179, and Lot 225 to 235 are from the same collector.
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Condition Report: Lid with glaze chip to finial and chipping to outer rim; body with areas of glaze wear throughout, overall good condition.
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A Chinese famille rose covered jar
Guangxu period, Qing dynasty
Featuring two tan dog-like handles to either side, framing the central fruited peach tree. Each tree is surrounded by flowering branches, lingzhi, and flying orange-toned bats, all symbolizing longevity. With six-character Guangxu mark to underside.
H: 14 7/8, W: 12 5/8, D: 10 1/2 in. (H: 37.78, W: 32.07, D: 26.67 cm.)
Provenance: From the estate of Lim Kee Chin, who was Singapore's trade commissioner to Hong Kong in the 1960s. Mr. Lim acquired these items while he was in Hong Kong. Lot 20 to 27, Lot 173 to 179, and Lot 225 to 235 are from the same collector.
Click here for high resolution images.
Condition Report: Lid with glaze chip to finial and chipping to outer rim; body with areas of glaze wear throughout, overall good condition.
