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Two blue and white 'Squirrel and grapevine' bowls, Kangxi six-character marks and of the period (1662-1722)
Lot 1377. Two blue and white 'Squirrel and grapevine' bowls, Kangxi six-character marks in underglaze blue within double circles and of the period (1662-1722); 8¾ in. (22.2 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 20,000. Price realised USD 219,750. © Christie's Image Ltd 2013.
Each has deep, rounded sides that rise to a slightly everted rim, and is decorated on the exterior with a continuous scene of small squirrels clambering amidst leafy, fruit-laden grapevines.
Provenance: Imperial Oriental Art, New York, November 1999.
Note: Compare the similar Kangxi-marked bowl sold at Christie's London, 3 November 2009, lot 198.
As squirrels have large litters, the depiction of squirrels with trailing vines may be a visual rebus for a wish for many sons and the continuation of the family line, the winding vines representing the family lineage. It has also been suggested that the squirrel and grape-vine motif conveys a wish for promotion to a higher rank.
Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, New York, 19 - 20 September 2013
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