FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF JUAN CARLOS KATZENSTEIN (1925-2018): A PROMINENT ARGENTINIAN DIPLOMAT (BY REPUTE) AN ENAMELED YIXING SPITTOON, ZHADOU APOCRYPHAL MARK OF EMPEROR GUANGXU CHINA, POSSIBLY QING DYNASTY It rests on a spread foot and has a globular compressed body surmounted by a trumpet neck. The base and the inner part are covered with a turquoise glaze. The outer part is painted with light blue enamels with lotus flowers, banana leaves and stylized cicadas. The base bears a four-character mark of Emperor Guangxu in kaishu script. H: 8,6 cm Provenance: - a private collection; - Juan Carlos Katzenstein (1925-2018), an Argentinian Diplomat, who was an Ambassador in Beijing, China, from December 6, 1975 to January 2, 1978, and later to the Holy See (Vatican) and to the Sovereign Order of Malta from 1989 to 1991 (by repute). 宜兴珐琅痰盂，渣斗，书写光绪皇帝款 中国 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence ofsuch a reference does not imply that an item is freefrom defects or restoration, nor does a referenceto particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.