6th Nov, 2024 10:00
Asian, Indian & Islamic Art
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Polychrome-enamelled ‘Folly fort’ bowl
Chinese, Republic Period
decorated with a continuous riverbank scene depicting a riverside scene dotted with sampan sailing by a folly fort and ruyi clouds, inscribed with ‘Nanpu gui zhou’ meaning ‘ Returning Boats at the Southern shore’, the scalloped rim gilded, the base painted with a stylised floral design, 17cm diam.
Sold for £550
Estimated at £200 - £400
Polychrome-enamelled ‘Folly fort’ bowl
Chinese, Republic Period
decorated with a continuous riverbank scene depicting a riverside scene dotted with sampan sailing by a folly fort and ruyi clouds, inscribed with ‘Nanpu gui zhou’ meaning ‘ Returning Boats at the Southern shore’, the scalloped rim gilded, the base painted with a stylised floral design, 17cm diam.
Some light surface wear and light rubbing of the enamels and gilding.
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Auction: Asian, Indian & Islamic Art, 6th Nov, 2024
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