Lot 95
  • 95

A FINE BLUE AND WHITE 'EIGHT IMMORTALS' BOWL KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

the exterior painted with a continuous scene depicting the 'Eight Immortals' in a garden, the interior painted with ruyi, a deer and a pine tree in the form of a shou character

Provenance

Commander F Warrington-Strong DSC.

Condition

This bowl is in good condition and the blue is of a good bright colour. There is a minor firing crack through one side of the footrim and some minor pitting to the exterior base. There is scratches to the glaze of the exterior and interior. There is a small circular glaze pull to the side of the interior (2mm diameter).
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