Two blue and white porcelain tea jars, China, 18th century-
One of quadrangular form decorated with a panel on each side alternating a rooster on a rock, two butterflies and an amaranth "rooster's crest" (association symbolizing the wish for an official to rise in the hierarchy) and a decoration of peony flowers. A stylized spandrel at each corner of the shoulder of the bottle.
Height: 14
cmWooden
base
and stopper. Crack, chip and firing defect.
- The other hexagonal shape with floral decoration on each side and on the shoulder. Unglazed base.
Height : 11
cmSilvered metal
stopper
. Small cracks on the edges.
Live Tuesday 29 June 2021・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 60

Two blue and white porcelain tea jars, China, 18th century- One of quadrangular form decorated with a panel on each side alternating a rooster on a rock, two butterflies and an amaranth "rooster's crest" (association symbolizing the wish for an official to rise in the hierarchy) and a decoration of peony flowers. A stylized spandrel at each corner of the shoulder of the bottle. Height: 14 cmWooden base and stopper. Crack, chip and firing defect. - The other hexagonal shape with floral decoration on each side and on the shoulder. Unglazed base. Height : 11 cmSilvered metal stopper . Small cracks on the edges.

Estimate
€300 - €500
Result
€409
Buyer's premium
28%
Two blue and white porcelain tea jars, China, 18th century- One of quadrangular form decorated with a panel on each side alternating a rooster on a rock, two butterflies and an amaranth "rooster's crest" (association symbolizing the wish for an official to rise in the hierarchy) and a decoration of peony flowers. A stylized spandrel at each corner of the shoulder of the bottle. Height: 14 cmWooden base and stopper. Crack, chip and firing defect. - The other hexagonal shape with floral decoration on each side and on the shoulder. Unglazed base. Height : 11 cmSilvered metal stopper . Small cracks on the edges.
Sale Tuesday 29 June 2021・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris