A Chinese Doucai Moulded 'Lotus' Dish
Auction Lot
FS52/805
A Chinese Doucai Moulded 'Lotus' Dish (FS52/805) offered in our Three Day Fine Art Sale starting on 18th January 2022 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.
Lot Description
A Chinese doucai moulded 'lotus' dish the sides moulded with lotus and stems to the lobed rim, the centre painted with a 'shuang-hsi' [double happiness] character encircled by a floral panel and a lotus petal border, the rim with eight stylised lotus flowers and foliage in doucai and famille rose colours, the reverse with four lingzhi, iron-red and gilt 'shuang-hsi' mark, Qing Dynasty, 25cm.
Provenance
The Above Lot Was Acquired Either By Edward George Pellew Mayers [1840-1911] During Military Service In China And Japan Between 1870 And 1880 Or His Son Edward Courtenay Pellew Mayers [1878-1933] Who Visited China In 1911. Thence By Direct Family Descent.
Department
Ceramics and Glass
Sale Information
FS52: Three Day Fine Art Sale
Tuesday, 18th January 2022
Wednesday, 19th January 2022
Thursday, 20th January 2022
Okehampton Street, Exeter
This lot will be sold after 10:00am on Wednesday, 19th January 2022 as part of the Day Two section of the sale.
Contact
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Okehampton Street, Exeter
Telephone:
+44 (01392) 413100
Important Notes
Weights and measurements are approximate guidelines only, unless otherwise stated
to the contrary.
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