Sale 5812
London, South Kensington
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6 November 2009
Price realised
GBP 13,750
Estimate
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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