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TWO ENAMELLED FIGURES OF
MYTHICAL BEASTS
19th century
The first beast in the form of a lion with a
single horn, with a speckled pink hide with
green mane and tail, wood stand; the second
recumbent dog-like beast with two horns,
covered in a robin’s egg glaze. The largest:
20cm (7 7/8in) high (2).

£1,000 - 1,500
CNY8,700 - 13,000 HK$9,800 - 15,000

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A PAIR OF UNUSUAL FAMILLE ROSE
MODELS OF CAPARISONED ELEPHANTS
Late Qing Dynasty
Each modelled striding with a curled up trunk,
wearing a large blue enamelled saddle blanket
with geometric floral designs, a boy seated
before a rectangular howdah, enamelled with
alternating pink and blue panels on a coral
red ground, the interior turquoise and rim gilt,
the bodies of the elephants enamelled in pale
apricot, finely overpainted to simulate the
folds of skin.
13.3cm (5.1/4in) long (2).

£1,000 - 1,500
CNY8,700 - 13,000 HK$9,800 - 15,000

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240 | BONHAMS FOUR ENAMELLED FRUIT-FORM BOXES
AND COVERS
19th century
Comprising two peaches, a fruiting melon
and a lychee, with leafy tendrils in relief to the
exterior, in shades of pink, green and brown.
The largest: 15cm (5 7/8in) wide (8).
£1,500 - 2,000
CNY13,000 - 17,000 HK$15,000 - 20,000

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.