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AN EXPORT GILT AND BLACK LACQUER BUTTERFLY-FORM
TEA CADDY WITH PEWTER CONTAINERS
First half 19th century
Set on four winged dragon feet, the interior with three containers and
covers, with punched floral decoration, the exterior decorated with
panels of figures at leisure on pavilion terraces set in lush gardens.
35.5cm (14in) wide.
£2,000 - 4,000
CNY17,000 - 35,000 HK$20,000 - 39,000
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A SMALL IVORY VASE AND COVER
19th century
Carved with a panel of warriors on horseback, the reverse with a
warrior greeting a lady and child, all in mountainous landscapes, the
neck flanked by Buddhist lion mask handles, the body incised with a
foliate meander. 14cm. (5.1/2in) high.
£1,000 - 1,500
CNY8,700 - 13,000 HK$9,800 - 15,000

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