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VASO IN PORCELLANA FAMIGLIA ROSA DEI CENTO BAMBINI, CINA, TARDA DINASTIA QING
Of baluster form rising to an everted rim, flanked by a pair of moulded lions and cubs handles, the exterior finely painted with boys at play in a garden, some of them playing with objects full of symbolism like lantern (peace) lotus flower (peace) in multi colour enamels. The depiction of A hundred boys at play, representing the wish for many sons, was a popular theme in the decorative arts of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In quite good conditions, very minor wears on enamels and on the surface. 59 cm high, 24 cm wide A FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN HUNDRED BOYS BALUSTER VASE, CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY Provenance: from the private property of a lady in Piedmont
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VASO IN PORCELLANA FAMIGLIA ROSA DEI CENTO BAMBINI, CINA, TARDA DINASTIA QING
