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BLUE AND WHITE CERAMICS FROM AN ITALIAN COLLECTION
AN OCTAGONAL BLUE AND WHITE KENDI
MING DYNASTY, WANLI PERIOD
the compressed lobed globular body rising from a short foot to
a tall cylindrical ß anged neck, painted in rich cobalt-blue tones
around the exterior with panels of leafy lingzhi sprays divided
by a mamiform spout
16 cm, 6¼ in.
£ 2,000-3,000
HK$ 22,100-33,200 US$ 2,850-4,250

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BLUE AND WHITE CERAMICS FROM AN ITALIAN COLLECTION
A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE ‘DEER’ DISH
MING DYNASTY, WANLI PERIOD
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deer amidst blossoming ß owers and leafy foliage issuing from
rockworks, with a wide band of further blossoming ß owers and
rockworks in the cavetto, the reverse decorated with birds on
branches and lingzhi sprays
43.7 cm, 17¼ in.

£ 5,000-7,000
HK$ 55,500-77,500 US$ 7,100-9,900
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