Asian Art Online Auction

April 25, 2013

LOT 163

Lot 163

Unusual Blue and White ‘Five Fish’ Plate, Kangxi Mark and Period (1662-1722)

Unusual Blue and White ‘Five Fish’ Plate, Kangxi Mark and Period (1662-1722)
Lot 163 Details
Unusual Blue and White ‘Five Fish’ Plate, Kangxi Mark and Period (1662-1722)

Contained within a foliate rim, the interior decorated with five fish in the cavetto surrounded by double floral borders, a moulded lappet band surrounding the raised foot along the base
diameter 10" — 25.5 cm.
four-character Kangxi mark

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $1,080
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Unusual Blue and White ‘Five Fish’ Plate, Kangxi Mark and Period (1662-1722)
  • Unusual Blue and White ‘Five Fish’ Plate, Kangxi Mark and Period (1662-1722)
  • Unusual Blue and White ‘Five Fish’ Plate, Kangxi Mark and Period (1662-1722)
Provenance:

Collection of Snuff Bottles, Porcelain, and Decorative Works of Art from an Important North York Collection, acquired in the 1960’s

CONDITION DETAILS

small rim chip at 11 and 12 o’clock; 1.5 cm hairline crack to 7 o’clock

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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