Lot Essay
Two similar examples with stoppers are illustrated by Brinker and Lutz, Chinese Cloisonné: The Pierre Uldry Collection, Asia Society Galleries, New York, 1989, nos. 198 & 199
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MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
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A SMALL CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL WATERDROPPER
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
Of mallet shape, the globular body with a tall cylindrical neck, the body decorated with a classic lotus scroll, the neck with stiff leaves between foliate bands, the mouth and base in gilt
3½ in. (9 cm.) high
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
Of mallet shape, the globular body with a tall cylindrical neck, the body decorated with a classic lotus scroll, the neck with stiff leaves between foliate bands, the mouth and base in gilt
3½ in. (9 cm.) high
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