Perfume flask - Porcelain, Silver - Kangxi - Aster decor

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Chinese porcelain miniature double-gourd fragrance bottle from the Kangxi period (1662–1722), titled Kangxi - Aster decor, with an original Dutch silver mount.

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A charming antique Chinese porcelain miniature perfume bottle in a 'double gourd' (calabash) shape from the Kangxi period (1662-1722).

PORCELAIN:
The bottle is very finely decorated with a surrounding continuous floral decoration of stylized flowers (aster pattern) in underglaze blue. Despite its small size, the painting is very detailed and accurately executed.

Silver frame:
Featuring an original Dutch silver mount with a smooth cap and a decorative twisted wire rim. The silver has a lovely old patina. The cap is fixed by age and has not been forced.

Condition
- Porcelain: In excellent condition. Fully intact, NO cracks, NO chips, and NO restorations.
- Silver: In good antique condition.
- A beautiful collectible in an unusually small size.

Dimensions
Height: approx. 8 cm
Diameter: approx. 3.6 cm

A charming antique Chinese porcelain miniature perfume bottle in a 'double gourd' (calabash) shape from the Kangxi period (1662-1722).

PORCELAIN:
The bottle is very finely decorated with a surrounding continuous floral decoration of stylized flowers (aster pattern) in underglaze blue. Despite its small size, the painting is very detailed and accurately executed.

Silver frame:
Featuring an original Dutch silver mount with a smooth cap and a decorative twisted wire rim. The silver has a lovely old patina. The cap is fixed by age and has not been forced.

Condition
- Porcelain: In excellent condition. Fully intact, NO cracks, NO chips, and NO restorations.
- Silver: In good antique condition.
- A beautiful collectible in an unusually small size.

Dimensions
Height: approx. 8 cm
Diameter: approx. 3.6 cm

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
91 g
Specific region of origin
Jingdezhen
Over 200 years old
Yes
Title additional information
Kangxi - Aster decor
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
China
Material
Porcelain, Silver
Dynastic Style/Period
Kangxi (1662-1722)
Provenance
Private collection
Colour
Blue, Silver, White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
8 cm
Width
3.6 cm
Depth
3.6 cm
Estimated period
1662-1722
The NetherlandsVerified
Private

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