A Canton enamel bottle vase

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A Canton enamel bottle vase
painted and gilt with bands of scrolling lotus and peonies within borders of stiff-leaves and T-pattern, all above a band of overlapping petals to the foot, on a coral ground -- 10¾.in (27.3cm) high; and a basin en-suite similarly painted, the exterior in turquoise painted with stylised dragons -- 13¼.in (33.6cm) diam, both 18th Century, (small chip to vase, hole to basin, old wear).
See Colour Plate 11. (2)

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