5th Nov, 2025 11:00
Chinese and Japanese Works of Art
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A RARE CHINESE GLAZED PORCELAIN 'EROTIC' BOX AND COVER, KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
the rectangular box with deep straight sides, finely modelled to the interior to depict a two-storey house, the ground floor divided into two halves by a screen, one side with two men in discussion, the other with two women, the figures on the top storey engaged in amorous pursuits in an ornate canopied bed, all with aubergine, turquoise and cream glazes, the cover flat, 12 by 8.5 by 5cm
Provenance: Spink and Son, London. Symbols of Love by Kate Hunt, 11 February 2000 http://www.artnet.com/magazine/features/hunt/hunt2-11-00.asp
清康熙时期（1662-1722 年）罕见釉彩瓷情爱题材带盖盒
Sold for £4,200
the rectangular box with deep straight sides, finely modelled to the interior to depict a two-storey house, the ground floor divided into two halves by a screen, one side with two men in discussion, the other with two women, the figures on the top storey engaged in amorous pursuits in an ornate canopied bed, all with aubergine, turquoise and cream glazes, the cover flat, 12 by 8.5 by 5cm
Provenance: Spink and Son, London. Symbols of Love by Kate Hunt, 11 February 2000 http://www.artnet.com/magazine/features/hunt/hunt2-11-00.asp
Auction: Chinese and Japanese Works of Art, 5th Nov, 2025
Our Chinese and Japanese Works of Art Department is pleased to offer a broad historical range of Chinese ceramics including a large famille-rose tianqiuping ‘Nine Peach’ vase from a Scottish Private Collection, works of art including jades, paintings and bronzes from an English Private Collection, and an English private collection of Hanakago (flower baskets).
PUBLIC EXHIBITION:
Sunday 2nd November: 12pm to 4pm
Monday 3rd November: 10am to 8pm (Drinks 5pm-8pm)
Tuesday 4th November: 10am to 5pm
