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30 | BoNHamS  A lArgE ChAmPlEVE And CloisonnE
              EnAmEl ChArgEr
              19th century
              Decorated with a central floral medallion
              enclosing a shou symbol, encircled by five
              bats, lotus sprays and ruyi emblems, amongst
              entwined lotus stems, within a border of
              stiff leaf lappets, the exterior with scattered
              stylised flowerheads on a turquoise ground.
              47.5cm (18.3/4in) diam.

              £700 - 1,000
              CNY6,700 - 9,600 HK$8,400 - 12,000

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              A gilt-BronzE mountEd CloisonnÉ
              VAsE
              The pear-shaped body decorated on the
              turquoise ground with bats alighting over
              blossoming and fruiting prunus and peach
              trees, the neck with a typical formal scrolling
              lotus, the foot with flowerheads.
              39cm (19 3/8in) high

              £500 - 800
              CNY4,800 - 7,700 HK$6,000 - 9,600

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              A PAir of CloisonnÉ EnAmEl rhino
              VEssEls
              Each muscular animal modelled standing
              four-square, the hide decorated with scrolling
              foliate motifs, the back with an aperture and
              cover, wood stands.
              Each: 20cm (7 7/8in) long (4).

              £800 - 1,200
              CNY7,700 - 12,000 HK$9,600 - 14,000
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