清咸豐 粉彩人物圖雙聯瓶 《大清咸豐年製》款

of double lozenge section resting on a splayed foot, each of the four sides painted with a figure and an inscription identifying the figure

The vase is in overall good condition with expected light scratches to the surface, few original firing imperfections including a glaze gap and tiny specks. There is also rubbing to the gilding along the mouth rim and to the enamels although these are generally well preserved.
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