A famille jaune pen tray and silver cover - The tray Kangxi

Of elongated rectangular form rising to the short rim, the green enamelled top with four apertures to compartments, one of foliate form functioning as a waterpot and three with circular openings for ink, all framed by short rims, the elongated sides enamelled in green and aubergine with two confronted dragons pursuing the flaming pearl reserved on a yellow ground, with a foliate border around the short grooved foot, the silver cover decorated in relief with two writhing dragons amidst cloud scrolls pursuing a heart-shaped flaming pearl (chips and cracks). 20.7cm (8in) long. (2). Estimate: £1,200 - 1,500

Provenance: Bluett & Sons, London, label no. 2272.
Chait Galleries, New York, label.

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Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 12 May 2008. New Bond Street