California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 15, 2014  Mar. 15, 2014

 Lot # 2444 
A RED-GROUND FAMILLE ROSE 'BUTTERFLY AND MELONS' WASHER    清 紅地粉彩瓜瓞綿綿吉祥紋筆洗


  • Dimension: W: 9 3/4 in (25 cm), H: 3 in (7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3000

This famille rose washer is decorated with auspicious design of butterflies over melons on the exterior against the red glazed ground, which symbolizes the wish for prosperity of the family. Both interior and base are glazed in turquoise color. The rim is unglazed. The piece is completed with a carved openwork wood base. Qing Dynasty period.


此筆洗,厚重,畫工鮮豔,其瓜瓞綿綿吉祥圖案,佈局合理,為文人藏家所喜愛