tea canister and cover

A rare silver-mounted Böttger stoneware black-glazed octagonal tea canister and cover, circa 1710. Photo Bonhams Each facet with possibly later wheel-cut decoration of large chinoiserie figures, the cover of cylindrical form and with a single insect incised to the top, the silver mount around the foot with stiff leaves, 13.5cm high (2). Lot 67. Estimate: £10,000 - 15,000 / €12,000 - 18,000 / US$ 16,000 - 24,000 Provenance: European private collectionThe technique of incised or wheel-cut... [Lire la suite]

Two famille verte puzzle jugs and covers. Kangxi period The spouts issuing from monster masks, the necks pierced, one with panels of court ladies and potted plants, the other with antiques and auspicious objects, including a rabbit on a table. 10 in. (25.4 cm.) high (4) - Est. $10,000 - $15,000 A large pair of famille verte tea canisters and covers. Kangxi period, one cover 19th century Each of hexagonal form, the sides painted with alternating panels of court ladies, scholar's rocks and antiques among precious... [Lire la suite]