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PROPERTY FROM ANOTHER OWNER

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A FAMILLE ROSE ENAMELED HU-FORM VASE
Republic period
Of standard pear-shape raised on a tall foot, the exterior covered in
a molded vine and lotus band separating gilt and iron-red repeating
patterns surrounding landscape and One Hundred Antique reserves,
the underside bearing the remnants of an incised Kangxi mark.
13in (33cm) high

US$1,500 - 2,500

PROPERTY FROM A HAWAIIAN COLLECTION BY DESCENT
THROUGH THE FAMILY, ACQUIRED IN HONG KONG IN THE
1960S AND LATER

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A POLYCHROME ENAMELED VASE WITH BAT AND PEACH
BRANCH HANDLES
Qianlong mark, Republic period
Of elongated conical form curving sharply inward above a short foot,
the jeweled pendant band below the rim, the handles applied in
raised relief and the continuous scene of horses grazing in a mountain
meadow all painted in brilliantly hued opaque and translucent enamels,
the recessed base bearing the four-character mark in blue enamel
enclosed within a double square.
13 1/8in (33.2cm) high

US$2,000 - 3,000

8178
A FAMILLE ROSE ENAMELED FISH IN A LOTUS LEAF BASKET
Republic period
All rendered in high relief and enameled to depict a fish curled up on
its side within the hollow of a curling lotus leaf and branches of water
weeds arching overhead to form the handle, the flat base unglazed.
6in (15.2cm) long

US$1,000 - 1,500

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