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A rare Chinese blue and white 'Cat and Butterfly 耄耋' bottle vase, Transitional period
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This lot was sold on 2025-12-16 and is no longer available
H.: 35,5
"Cat and butterfly" is a homophone for the Chinese words mao die (耄耋), which refer to a person of advanced age and symbolize a wish for longevity.
Ref.:
- Marchant, London, stock nr. R1418, for a very closely related example. (link)