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A blue and white figure of a squirrel, — A blue and white figure of a squirrel, Ming dynasty

A blue and white figure of a squirrel,

A blue and white figure of a squirrel, Ming dynasty

This Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain figure depicts a squirrel with characteristic underglaze blue decoration. The ceramic sculpture exemplifies the refined animal figurine tradition of Chinese imperial ceramic production.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Online. Part I

May 10, 2023

Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000

Lot 19

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A blue and white figure of a squirrel,, A blue and white figure of a squirrel, Ming dynasty

This Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain figure depicts a squirrel with characteristic underglaze blue decoration. The ceramic sculpture exemplifies the refined animal figurine tradition of Chinese imperial ceramic production.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Porcelain, Animal, Serene, Traditional, Ming Dynasty, Decorative, Squirrel, Ceramic, Blue And White, Chinese