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THE PROPERTY OF A LADY

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A PAIR OF LARGE CLOISONNÉ FIGURES OF
ZEBRAS
LATE QING DYNASTY

Each is shown standing with head raised, the

body decorated with white and black stripes

divided by gilt wires and further inlaid with

scrollwork. The ears, eyes, hooves, and the

tips of the separately cast tails are gilt.

24Ω in. (62.2 cm.) high                      (2)

$30,000-50,000

Compare the almost identical pair of cloisonné
zebras sold at Sotheby’s London, 9 November
2011, lot 402.

晚清 掐絲琺瑯斑馬一對

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