California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 15, 2013  Dec. 15, 2013

 Lot # 67 
A DOUCAI FLOWER PLANTER    民國 鬥彩花盆


  • Dimension: D: 8 in (20.1 cm) H: 5 1/2 in (14 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2000

Of tapering cylindrical form, the planter’s exterior enameled with four roundels, one with a herder riding on water buffalo through ruyi-head clouds, one with lady walking amidst flying birds and clouds, one with two ladies looking outside in a garden setting, and one with a kid with two ladies in a river side setting, all surrounded by intertwining flowers and vines over blue ground, the flaring rim with key-fret patterns, and bottom bears six character “QIANLONG” mark. Republic period