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A PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL VASES,
FANGGU

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

Each vase is cast of archaistic fanggu form with gilt flanges on the

corners, decorated around the bulging mid-section with stylised

taotie masks. The lower and upper sections are similarly decorated

with hanging plantain leaves dividing further lotus sprays borne on

tendrils. The interior of the mouth is further decorated with four

lotus sprays and inset with a metal liner.

14 º in. (36.4 cm.) high (2)

HK$400,000-600,000 US$52,000-78,000

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