KANGXI 1662- 1722. Decorated in London c.1700-1720.
A Fine and Rare London Decorated Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain Chocolate Pot. Decorated with Chinese Figures One of which, the Sower, is from Athanasius Kircher`s `Description of China`, that was published together with John Ogilby`s English Translation of Nieuhof`s `Embassy to China` in 1669 (H.Espir).
The bronze mounts are 18th century..
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- Condition
- Perfect.
- Size
- N/A
- Provenance
- Dr Bernard Watney. The Watney Collection of Chinese Porcelain Decorated in Holland and England. Bonham`s, New Bond street, London 7th November 2003. Lot 6 Illustrated on page 14. E and H Manners, Kensington Church Street. Mr Alan Green.
- Stock number
- 19404
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Information
Exhibited : The British Museum `East Meets West` Exhibition. Over Decorated Porcelain (1 October 2001 to 20 May 2002).
Illustrated : European Decoration on Oriental Porcelain 1700 - 1830 (Helen Espir, Jorge Welsh Books, 2005) 214 Full page illustration. Pages 211 and 215.
Published : The English decoration of Oriental Porcelain : some overlooked groups 1700-1750. A paper read by Errol Manners at the Courtauld Institute on 18th October 2003. Item 22.