Lot 234
  • 234

A CHINESE 'FAMILLE-VERTE' CHARGER QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD (1662 - 1722)

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Porcelain
decorated with a scene from the 'Western Chamber' where Cui Yingying and her maid see Zhang Sheng off as he leaves to take the imperial examinations, the base with a lingzhi mark within a double circle.

Condition

There is some fritting and two 1/4 in. and 1/8 in. chips to the rim. There is minor surface abrasion and some minute chips to the enamels.
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