A PAIR OF PAINTED ENAMEL JARDINIERES, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, CANTON, 18TH/19TH CENTURY |

together with a painted enamel candlestick, China, Canton, 19th century (accidents); together with two groups of painted metal flowers, modern

Several areas of loss to the turquoise enamel on the Inside of both pots, the largest ca. 5x4cm. Some areas of loss to the exterior of both pots, a larger one just below the rim, a ca. 10x5cm large dent with associated area of loss to the second pot. The foot on both cache pots extensively repainted. Candlestick with some minor areas of loss and retouching, particularly to the base.
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