Lot 80
A Pair of Blue and White 'Figural' Bowls, Circa 1920

Lot 80 Details
A Pair of Blue and White 'Figural' Bowls, Circa 1920
约1920年 青花'鹬蚌相争'纹题诗碗一对 '江西瓷业公司'底款
The sides decorated with a farmer watching a bird engaged with a clam, 'Jiangxi Porcelain Company' mark to base
diameter 5 in — 12.8 cm
Estimate $400-$600
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Note:
The motif depicted is a pictorial rendition of the classical Chinese proverb "if a sandpiper and a clam are locked in combat, it is only to the advantage of the fisherman."