Description:
Peachbloom Water Coupe, China, 18th century, of beehive form, depicting three incised archaic stylized dragon roundels under the soft pink glaze with finely mottled crushed strawberry red, the glaze with a small, green area rising to the white-rimmed mouth, a six-character Kangzi mark to the base, with a finely carved huanghuali stand, ht. 3 1/2 in.
Provenance: The estate of Walter F. Goodman.
Estimate $7,000-9,000
a chip to the rim, wear and tear with surface scratches to some areas, glazing flaws with a spotty pockmark and an open bump due to clay impurities, pockmarks to base, the wood stand with minor repair.
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Keywords
Walter F. Goodman, China
Suhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263

Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
With expertise and a passion for the treasures of China, Japan, Korea and India, the Asian Works of Art department offers the best of Asian art at auction, from antiquities to contemporary works.