A rare blue and white hookah base, China, Transitional period. Photo Nagel.
The body of bell shape rising from a flat base to a broad tapering mouth, freely painted around the exterior in rich cobalt-blue tones with Lotus ands flower branches amidst rocks. Small re-struck chip to mouth rim. H. 18,2 cm. Estimate 600/1000 €
Property from an old European collection.
Nagel. "Asiatische Kunst". 9.5.2014 - http://www.auction.de/