Lot Essay
Previously sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 16 January 1989, lot 341.
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CHINA OR MALAYSIA, 18TH CENTURY
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A pair of repouss gold plaques
China or Malaysia, 18th Century
Each of rectangular form, the center reserved with a dragon medallion flanked by phoenix and peonies, the outer frieze with bats, birds, and floral sprays between quatrefoil flowerhead borders, all in repouss openwork, the edges pierced with holes for attachment
2 x 5 in. (7 x 12.7 cm.) (2)
China or Malaysia, 18th Century
Each of rectangular form, the center reserved with a dragon medallion flanked by phoenix and peonies, the outer frieze with bats, birds, and floral sprays between quatrefoil flowerhead borders, all in repouss openwork, the edges pierced with holes for attachment
2 x 5 in. (7 x 12.7 cm.) (2)