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AN ASSOCIATED PAIR OF BLUE AND A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE JARS
WHITE RECTANGULAR VASES Chenghua four-character marks, possibly
Kangxi Kangxi
Each set on a spreading foot, with moulded Each vibrantly painted on the baluster body
bands of lotus petals at the foot and shoulder, with four ethereal women holding mythical
twin biscuit dragon handles flanking the neck, attributes, amongst trees and potted plants,
the faceted body indented at the corners the shoulder with phoenix in mutual pursuit
and painted with panels of chrysanthemums, below Precious Objects at the neck.
lotus, peonies and prunus. Each: 23cm (9in) high (2).
22.5cm (8.7/8in) and 22cm (8.5/8in) high. (2). £1,500 - 2,000
CNY13,000 - 17,000 HK$15,000 - 20,000
£1,500 - 2,000
CNY13,000 - 17,000 HK$15,000 - 20,000 200
A GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED BLUE AND
199 WHITE CACHE-POT AND COVER
Kangxi
The deep vessel boldly painted with peony
sprays enclosed in foliate cartouches,
surrounded with a scrolling lotus meander, the
mouth rim and foot with gilt-bronze mounts,
the lid similarly decorated and with a flared
knop, with an indistinct seal script mark to
base. 22.2cm (8 3/4in) diam. (2).
£1,000 - 1,500
CNY8,600 - 13,000 HK$10,000 - 15,000

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