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A PAIR OF IRON RED ENAMELED BOWLS
8175 Daoguang six-character marks and of the period
112 | BONHAMS The high walls of each bowl encircled by horizontal bands of elaborate
peach, bat, wanzi, and ruyi lappet design in varied shades of red, the
tall foot rings encircling recessed bases centered with the mark written
in underglaze blue seal script.
4 7/8in (12.4cm) diameter
US$4,000 - 6,000
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF COL. CHESTER LEE
(1893-1958)
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A GILT AND POLYCHROME ENAMELED PORCELAIN SEATED
FIGURE OF AMITAYUS
Late Qing/Republic period
The gilt-bodied Buddha of Infinite Light seated dhyanasana on a
double lotus pedestal holding a removable jewel vase in his hands, the
pedestal and the vase, as well as his long hair and five peaked crown
highlighted in brightly colored enamels and the hollow interior finished
in turquoise enamel.
4 3/4in (12cm) high
US$3,000 - 5,000
Col. Chester Lee had a long military career associated with Asia, first
serving in China during World War I, then returning during World War
II with postings in China, Mongolia, Manchuria and Burma. He also
served in Korea and at Headquarters, Far East Command, Tokyo,
Japan.
In a letter dated 9 October 1948 to his sister, Col. Lee recorded that
he received this figure as a gift while stationed in Beijing from an
employee, Mr. Wang Yong Tsing.
