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A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE AND GILT ENAMELED
ARCHAISTIC GUI AND COVERS
Yongzheng marks, Republic period
The gilt enamel applied to the handles protruding from the bombé
walls and flared foot of the container painted in vividly colored opaque
enamels on a turquoise ground, the cover with its lingzhi fungus finial
painted en suite, a layer of turquoise enamel also covering the interior
of the vessel and its recessed base bearing the four-character mark in
overglaze blue enamel.
8 5/8in (22cm) length across the handles

US$2,000 - 3,000

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A PAIR OF POLYCHROME AND GILT DECORATED
PORCELAIN LUOHAN
Republic Period
Both figures depicted seated on the edges of gnarled timber
armchairs, the first opening his jaws to bare a set of terrifying fangs
while resting his right elbow upon a distracted dragon at his side
more interested in the pearl clasped in his left hand; the second a
bald monk extending his tongue from the middle of his gaping mouth
perhaps mid-song, while raising his left sleeve about to strike the plate
or cymbal held in his right; both figures intricately enameled in gilt and
hues of brown and blue in imitation of a bronze patina.
7in (18cm) height of second and taller

US$4,000 - 6,000

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