Lot 31
  • 31

A Chinese Export Aubergine and Green-Glazed Biscuit 'Cat' Night Light Circa 1800

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain

Provenance

Christie’s London, July 10, 1985, lot 491.

Condition

There are four filled firing cracks running up from the base. One of which extends into a 2 in. hairline crack.
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