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A Chinese gilt bronze ewer and cover for the Islamic market, 18th century
the handle in the form of a ruyi sceptre, the cover surmounted with a buddhistic lion, decorated in relief with shaped panels of birds amongst flowers on an incised ground of peonies within bands of stiff leaves -- 8½in. (21.6cm.) high.
the handle in the form of a ruyi sceptre, the cover surmounted with a buddhistic lion, decorated in relief with shaped panels of birds amongst flowers on an incised ground of peonies within bands of stiff leaves -- 8½in. (21.6cm.) high.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.