A pair of famille-verte biscuit parrots Qing dynasty, Kangxi period | 清康熙 素三彩鸚鵡一對
A pair of famille-verte biscuit parrots
Qing dynasty, Kangxi period
清康熙 素三彩鸚鵡一對
Height of taller 21.5 cm, 8½ in.
Both with some general wear and scratches to the surface.
The taller: Some areas of overspray, including to the head, top half of the back and feet, with some minor associated flakes. The examination under the UV light also reveals a hairline encircling the interior of the base. A few small chips to the extremities.
The other: Some nicks to the extremities including to the tip of the beak.
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