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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTION
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                           TWO FAHUA BARREL-FORM GARDEN STOOLS
                           MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
                           One is deeply carved and pierced with a central band of cranes amidst foliage interrupted by two lion-
                           mask handles, all between rows of turquoise bosses reserved on a deep blue ground. The slightly rounded
                           top is pierced with a foral roundel. The other is similarly decorated with peacocks frolicking amidst
                           ornamental rocks and foliage reserved on a turquoise ground, interrupted by two lion-mask handles, all
                           between rows of turquoise bosses. The slightly rounded top is covered overall in a dark blue glaze.
                           The larger 15 in. (38 cm.) high
                                                                                            (2)
                           $8,000-12,000

                           明   琺華花鳥紋綉墩兩件









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