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A large Cantonese punch bowl
19th century
painted and gilt to the interior and exterior with shaped panels of birds and butterflies amongst scattered fruit and flower sprays, all alternatively bordered by peacocks and guei dragons on green, gold scroll grounds, the rims with bats, birds and butterflies amid dense fruits and flowers -- 15¾in. (40cm.) diam, (minor rubbing).
See Illustration.
19th century
painted and gilt to the interior and exterior with shaped panels of birds and butterflies amongst scattered fruit and flower sprays, all alternatively bordered by peacocks and guei dragons on green, gold scroll grounds, the rims with bats, birds and butterflies amid dense fruits and flowers -- 15¾in. (40cm.) diam, (minor rubbing).
See Illustration.
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.