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A BRONze ‘THRee ABuNdANceS’ BAluSTeR VASe
252 19th century
The exterior cast with sprays of pomegranate, peach and finger
citron, the shoulder with a band of chilong dragons, the base with an
apocryphal Xuande six-character mark.
31.5cm high
£800 - 1,200

Provenance
A Lady of title, acquired in the 19th century, by repute. Written
inventory number to base F.3873, 12.

253 Y
A BRONze ANd cHAMPleVé eNAMel VASe
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
The flaring neck with twin dragon and ring handles and band of
enamelled ruyi design, the mid-section with band of archaistic design
in relief, the bulbous body bearing enamelled band of down-pointing
leaves between two registers of foliate enamel, above a flaring foot, all
upon a diaper ground.
60cm high, and with wood stand (2).

£500 - 700
254
TwO MANcHu OFFIcIAl’S SeAlS
Dated by inscription corresponding to 1750
Each with square base and tapering cylindrical handle, inscribed
with Han and Manchu script to upper surface and two sides, the
underside also with parallel script, both dated 7th month of 14th year
of Qianlong, the first inscribed Xingzai Bingbu Chejia Qinglishi yin, Libu
zao, and the second inscribed Xingzai Bingbu Wuxuan Qinglishi yin,
Libu zao.
11cm high, weight 1248g, and 11cm high, weight 1236g (2).
£2,000 - 3,000

The first can be translated as ‘Seal of Temporary Headquarters of
253 Ritual Ceremonies, Ministry of Military; Made by Ministry of Rites’.
The second can be translated as ‘Seal of Temporary Headquarters of
(Human Resources), Ministry of Military; Made by Ministry of Rites’.

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
58 | BONHAMS please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.