Sale 9842
London, South Kensington
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13 May 2004
Price realised
GBP 598
Estimate
A Chinese blue and white quatrefoil lobed vase, Kangxi painted to each side with a central butterfly roundel set within a square border of further butterfly roundels and scrolling lotus -- 7in. (17.8cm.) high.
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