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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF NEIL AND SHARON PHILLIPS
A PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL QUAIL-FORM CENSERS
18TH/19TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL QUAIL-FORM CENSERS
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Each standing with head turned to the side, the beak cast open to reveal the delicate tongue and for the release of vapor, and the top of the separate cover formed by the wings similarly pierced with raised feathers, all in bright blue, yellow, mauve, turquoise, green, black and white enamels
5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm.) high (2)
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Each standing with head turned to the side, the beak cast open to reveal the delicate tongue and for the release of vapor, and the top of the separate cover formed by the wings similarly pierced with raised feathers, all in bright blue, yellow, mauve, turquoise, green, black and white enamels
5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm.) high (2)