A Chinese blue and white square bowl Xuande six character mark, Kangxi (1662-1722)

A Chinese blue and white square bowl  Xuande six character mark, Kangxi (1662-1722)

Moulded with canted corners, the sides painted with scenes from 'The Romance of the Western Chamber' on a diaper-pattern ground, the interior rim with a diaper-pattern band reserved with floral panels, minor glaze flaws. 19.2 cm. wide. Estimate €1,000 - €1,500

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