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A RARE PAIR OF CARVED POLYCHROME LACQUER LOBED VASES

QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)

Each of the baluster vase is applied on the sides with a pair of gilt-bronze lion mask loose ring

handles, finely carved through the red and green layers to the yellow-ochre ground on each lobe

with a scene of scholar and attendant engaged in various leisurely pursuits including writing on

a rock cliff, drinking tea seated under the shades of trees, and observing the landscape, all within

panels separated by angular scroll. The neck is encircled by band of lotus bloom with scrolling

tendrils, repeated on the spreading foot.

19 ¡ in. (49.2 cm.) high, box (2)

HK$300,000-500,000 US$39,000-65,000

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