03 novembre 2013
A rare 'Longquan' celadon water sprinkler, Southern Song Dynasty
A rare 'Longquan' celadon water sprinkler, Southern Song Dynasty. Photo Sotheby's.
the baluster body rising from a recessed base to a tall tapering knopped neck, covered overall with a soft bluish-green glaze; 13.2cm., 5 1/4 in. Estimation 40,000 - 60,000 GBP
Provenance: A Japanese Private Collection.
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. London | 06 nov. 2013 -http://www.sothebys.com/ 08 novembre 2010
A pair of Canton enamel, famille rose water sprinklers for the Ottoman market
A pair of Canton enamel, famille rose water sprinklers for the Ottoman market © 2002-2010 Bonhams 1793 Ltd
Each one decorated with shaped panels of floral designs (some damage). 25cm (10in) high (2). Sold for £900
Note: For another example from this genre, compare the Turkish glass sprinkler [V. & A. No.2108-1855]. This shape was also manufactured in English glass for the Indian market, where the form was known as Gulabpash.
Bonhams. Chinese & other Asian Works of Art, 8 Nov 2010. Knightsbridge www.bonhams.com