Asian Art - Marlborough
Description:
Famille Rose Covered Water Coupe, China, square body topped by a circular cover, decorated with lotus flowers and scrolling foliage intertwined with chilong in the form ruyi and archaic scrolls, all against a bright yellow ground with feather-pattern, gilt rims, turquoise-glazed interior and base, with six-character Qianlong mark in iron red on base, 2 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600
cover broken into 2 (with chips) and glued back together; loss of gilt and general wear
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