RARE BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS' BIRD FEEDER, XUANDE SIX CHARACTER MARK, CHONGZHEN PERIOD
PROVENANCE: |
Anthony du Boulay Collection; Hatcher Cargo, sold by Christie's Amsterdam, March 14th 1984. |
One of ten similar bird feeders in the Hatcher cargo, one of which was purchased by the British Museum. for a published example see Sheaf, C., Kilburn. R, The Hatcher Cargoes: |
The Complete Record, Oxford 1988, p.70, pl. 107. |
Measurements: |
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Estimate: |
£500 - £1,000
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Hammer price:
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£1,600 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
the sides painted in hues of blue cobalt with a band of lotus blossom and scrolling tendrils