A Large 'Famille-Verte' Brushpot, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period

A Large 'Famille-Verte' Brushpot, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period

of cylindrical form, boldy painted around the body in bright colours with a continuous scene depicting two dignitaries and a group of attendants gathering on a terrace bordering onto a fenced garden set with craggy rocks and gnarled trees, the interior glazed white, fitted wood stand and cover (3). height 5 7/8 in., 14.7 cm. Estimate 7,000—9,000 USD

Sotheby's. Chinese Works of Art. 17 Mar 09.New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's