Lot 8093. A pair of polychrome porcelain vases. Signed Bi Botao, dated 1937. Estimate US$ 3,000 - 5,000 (€2,700 - 4,500). Photo Bonham's

Each vase with high-shouldered body, decorated with a bird perched on a blooming branch along with chrysanthemums, with an inscription signed Bi Botao and dated to the year of dingchou (1937), the foot rim unglazed, the base glazed with a half relief-half intaglio seal reading Bi shi. 10 3/4in (27.3cm) high each

Notes: A large vase painted by Bi Botao was sold in our San Francisco rooms, 11 December 2012, sale 20067, 8182. A porcelain plaque by the artist was sold in our London rooms, 12 May 2011, 18827, lot 535.

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