A PAIR OF GILT-BRONZE AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL VASES QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

each with a globular body vividly decorated in cloisonné enamel with beribboned auspicious emblems and accentuated with three raised fillets cast above and below, the trumpet mouth and spreading foot enamelled with stylised plantain leaves dividing further auspicious elements, the interior of the mouth decorated with florets borne on scrollwork, all against a turquoise ground

Roger Keverne Ltd., London.

Overall good condition, with just typical enamel flaking and shrinkage in keeping with its age. There is expected pitting to the enamels. Viewing under ultraviolet light, it is possible to see areas of retouching especially around the foot. And with expected surface wear and tarnishing to the gilding throughout.
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