A Qing Dynasty, c.1880, pottery garden seat of an exceptionally pleasing glaze and colour. In Chinese symbolism the ancient swastika motif represents the heart of Buddha, all happiness, the mind and infinity. This decorative and useful stool would be equally at home in a garden, conservatory or living room. SIZE: 19 inches tall CONDITION: one small chip to a bottom angle (shown in photograph); one swastika motif has been broken and glued, glaze to the top slightly rubbed, some chipping to foot of stool (can be seen in photograph). PROVENANCE: With one family since c.1900. Internal Ref: Qingpot
Qing Dynasty garden seat
Price
£1,885
| $2,478 USD | €2,247 EUR
Item Ref
Qingpot
Description
A Qing Dynasty, c.1880, pottery garden seat of an exceptionally pleasing glaze and colour. In Chinese symbolism the ancient swastika motif represents the heart of Buddha, all happiness, the mind and infinity. This decorative and useful stool would be equally at home in a garden, conservatory or living room. SIZE: 19 inches tall CONDITION: one small chip to a bottom angle (shown in photograph); one swastika motif has been broken and glued, glaze to the top slightly rubbed, some chipping to foot of stool (can be seen in photograph). PROVENANCE: With one family since c.1900. Internal Ref: Qingpot