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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)
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)