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    Sale 5101

    Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art

    London, South Kensington

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    9 November 2007

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    • A carved celadon gu vase, Kang
    Lot 10

    A carved celadon gu vase, Kangxi (1662-1722)

    Price realised

    GBP 5,250

    Estimate

    GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000

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    A carved celadon gu vase, Kangxi (1662-1722)
    the bulbous mid-section decorated with gui dragons and ruyi fungus, between further bands of retreats in river landscapes of mountains and pine - 15½in. (39.4cm.) high, underglaze blue Chenghua six-character mark.

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