• Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art auction at Christies

    Sale 5812

    Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles

    London, South Kensington

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    6 November 2009

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    Lot 94

    A CLOISONNE ENAMELLED JOSS STICK HOLDER, QIANLONG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)

    Price realised

    GBP 13,750

    Estimate

    GBP 1,200 - GBP 1,800

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    A CLOISONNE ENAMELLED JOSS STICK HOLDER, QIANLONG MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795)
    the circular dish decorated in coloured enamels with a band of scrolling lotus and concentric bands of ruyi-head motifs and stylised petals, incised Qianlong four-character mark within a double square to the gilded base -- 4½in. (11.5cm.) wide.

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