Sale 5944
London, South Kensington
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10 September 2009
Price realised
GBP 812
Estimate
A CELADON JARDINIERE, 18TH CENTURY thickly potted with steep sides rising to an everted rim, moulded to the body with scrolling peony sprays and foliage -- 13 3/8in. (34cm.) diam., wood stand.
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