Lot 28
  • 28

A pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel beaker vases, fanggu Qing Dynasty, late 18th/ early 19th century

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • enamel, giltbronze
  • 27cm. high, 13cm. wide, 13cm. deep
each of square section, brightly decorated with enamels on a turquoise ground, the bulbous section depicting stylised taotie masks, the trumpet neck and the flared foot with plantain leaves and square scrolls, all below flying bats suspending beribboned qing in their mouths, all divided by keyfret, ruyi and lappet bands

Condition

Both in general good condition with the exception of minor enamel wear and refill.
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