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48 | BONHAMS A CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL ‘BUTTERFLIES’ LANTERN VASE
19th century
The cylindrical vessel decorated with a variety of butterflies, all
reserved on a ‘wan’ diaper ground, the mouth and foot with various
diaper patterns and incised keyfret borders. 23.5cm (9 1/4in) high

£2,000 - 3,000
CNY17,000 - 26,000 HK$20,000 - 29,000

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A SMALL CLOISONNÉ TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER AND COVER
Late Qing Dynasty
The globular body decorated with a lotus flower head meander,
raised on three cabriole legs with monster masks at the hips, flanked
with ‘upwards soaring’ handles, the lid similarly decorated and with
reticulated panels with bats, crowned with a lion finial. 21.5cm (8 1/2in)
high (2).

£800 - 1,200
CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$7,800 - 12,000

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A MASSIVE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER
AND COVER
20th century
The globular body raised on three thick cabriole legs with beast masks,
decorated with an elaborate lotus flower head meander, the domed
lid topped with a large Buddhist lion finial and with writhing dragons,
wood stand. 103cm (40 1/2in) high (3).

£2,500 - 3,500
CNY22,000 - 30,000 HK$24,000 - 34,000

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.