Asian Art I - 16 Nov 2011

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A large and impressive pair of Chinese Canton vases and covers 19th century

£15,000 - £25,000

A large and impressive pair of Chinese Canton vases and covers 19th century, each finely painted with two scenes of a dignitary with multiple attendants, the narrower sides with figures at various pursuits in interiors, on a dense ground of flowers and butterflies on gilt, the unusual handles formed as seated figures holding ruyi head sceptres, the cover finials as women taking tea, some good restoration to two handles, 57cm. (4) Provenance: the property of an English Lord.

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