A fine and very rare underglaze-copper-red meiping, China, Qianlong period.

A fine and very rare underglaze-copper-red meiping, China, Qianlong period. photo courtesy Nagel

Later inset base with six-character Qianlong seal mark possibly original, European late 19th ct. bronze mounts to neck and stand. H. 38 cm - Estimate € 8 000

Cf. T.Y. Chao Family Foundation, Sotheby's Hongkong, 18.11.1986, lot 71

Nagel Auktionen. Asian Art. November 5th 2010 www.auction.de