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LOT 2186
Chinese Ming Blue and White Artist Palette
QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/8 in. (535 grams, 11 cm wide).
Squat glazed artist's water container with brush-hole and dished palette to the upper face, frieze of lions and flowers to the sidewall, earlier Zhengde four character reign mark to the underside. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Avon, UK, collection, 1980s.
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Opening Bid: £80
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Opening Bid: £1,111
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20th century A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
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Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-1990s. From a West Country collection.
