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194 The scene of ladies on horseback derives from stories and folklore
A RARE BLUE AND WHITE BRUSH POT, BITONG surrounding the female generals of the Yang family. The male members
Early Kangxi of the military Yang family had all died defending the Northern Song
Exquisitely painted around the exterior in vibrant blue with a continuous dynasty against the Khitan-ruled Liao dynasty in the north; and the
scene of ladies on horseback amidst willow trees, overseen by a Tangut ruled Western Xia dynasty in the north-west.
dignitary and his entourage standing beneath a parasol, the dignitary’s
arms raised and holding a fan in his right hand signalling to the ladies As the Tanguts invaded, the twelve women in the family participated in
on horseback, all between decorative borders at the rims, raised on a the campaign against the Tangut Xia. The women generals of the Yang
channelled foot encircling the countersunk base. family not only proved their martial skill and bravery, but their supreme
19.7cm (7 3/4in) diam. loyalty to the Song dynasty.

£60,000 - 80,000
CNY520,000 - 690,000

清康熙初 青花楊家女將圖筆筒

Provenance: T.Gordon Little
Christie’s New York, 30 March 2005, lot 359

來源：
T.Gordon Little先生舊藏
2005年3月30日於紐約佳士得拍賣，拍品359號

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.