A Ming cloisonne moon flask

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A Ming cloisonne moon flask
with simulated cloud-scroll handles, decorated to both sides with phoenix among peonies and other flowers issuing from pierced rockwork, the sides with stylised guei dragons, all on a turquoise ground reserved with cloud-scrolls -- 9¾.in (24.8cm) high, 16th Century, (areas of restoration).
See Colour Plate 33

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