8th Nov, 2023 10:00
Asian & Islamic Art
105
Large Canton polychrome floor standing vase
Chinese, 19th Century
with two painted panels of court scenes, within a surround of relief moulded porcelain and enamel designs of birds, and flowering branches, within key and painted borders, and having a large temple dog to each side, 87.4cm high x 35.5cm at the widest and 32.5cm at the top rim
Large Canton polychrome floor standing vase
Chinese, 19th Century
with two painted panels of court scenes, within a surround of relief moulded porcelain and enamel designs of birds, and flowering branches, within key and painted borders, and having a large temple dog to each side, 87.4cm high x 35.5cm at the widest and 32.5cm at the top rim
Some wear and with some firing faults including a small crack in the rim. Two firing cracks visible inside the vase, one with old filler. There is an old external dip in the glaze, made during the manufacturing process.
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Auction: Asian & Islamic Art, 8th Nov, 2023
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Friday 3rd November 10am - 4pm
Monday 6th November 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 7th November 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 8th November 9am - 10am
There will be no viewing during the sale.
