California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 13, 2015  June 13, 2015

 Lot # 5802 
AN OCTAGONAL BLUE AND WHITE BOX WITH COVER    明 青花人物圖蓋盒


  • Dimension: Diameter: 11 7/8 in (30.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3500
  • Estimate To: $4500

Modelled in curved octagonal form, the cover is finely glazed in cobalt blue with the scene of a gentleman in a conversation with a young boy, all within a deep mountain setting, enclosed by repetitive geometric motif filled octagonal frame, the sides of box and cover painted with alternating cartouches of birds and fruits, separated by geometric patterns, the rims further decorated with floral scrolls. Ming Dynasty period.


Property of a private Los angeles collection, acquired from the estate of Peter L. Rosenberg