Sale 9161
London, South Kensington
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19 July 2001
Price realised
GBP 352
Estimate
A Japanese cloisonne vase 19th and 20th Century of globular shape, decorated in various coloured enamels on a light blue ground with a bird perched on flowering branches, between geometric bands, wood stand -- 5¼in. (13.4cm.) high; another small cloisonne vase, decorated in colored enamels on a yellow ground with birds amongst blossoming trees -- 4¾in. (12.2cm.) high; and a pair of Chinese cloisonne bottle vases, decorated in coloured enamels on a turquoise ground with scrolling designs below bands of geometric flowers and lappets -- 6¼in. (15.8cm.) high, (minor wear). See Illustration for two. (4)
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