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KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
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A PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE BOTTLE VASES
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
Each brightly and boldly enamelled around the pear-shaped body with two Buddhist lions each with a brocade ball, divided by two smaller lion-cups depicted in shades of iron-red and gilt, the shoulder with a floral meander band and ruyi heads, and the tall slender neck with pendant tassels and trellis-pattern at the rim
17¾ in. (45.2 cm.) high (2)
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
Each brightly and boldly enamelled around the pear-shaped body with two Buddhist lions each with a brocade ball, divided by two smaller lion-cups depicted in shades of iron-red and gilt, the shoulder with a floral meander band and ruyi heads, and the tall slender neck with pendant tassels and trellis-pattern at the rim
17¾ in. (45.2 cm.) high (2)
Provenance
Most probably acquired circa 1910 by the philanthropist and collector Ogden Mills (1857-1929) for his Parisian residence, 73 rue de Varenne, inherited by his daughter, Beatrice, the Countess of Granard, and by descent in the family.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
Brought to you by
Christiaan van Rechteren
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