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    Indian and Islamic Works of Art and Textiles

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    11 April 2008

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    • A PAIR OF CANTON FAMILLE VERT
    Lot 299

    A PAIR OF CANTON FAMILLE VERT BOWLS AND STANDS MADE FOR THE PERSIAN MARKET, CHINA, 19TH CENTURY

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    GBP 750

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    GBP 1,000 - GBP 2,000

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    A PAIR OF CANTON FAMILLE VERT BOWLS AND STANDS MADE FOR THE PERSIAN MARKET, CHINA, 19TH CENTURY
    Of deep form, the bowls painted to interior with pink and orange floral spray, the rim with band of alternating orange, pink and blue band of flowers, the exterior with scrolling gilt flower filled inscription cartouches, further floral sprays, the stands with five floral sprays to interior and inscription cartouches - stand 10 1/4in (26cm) diameter, bowl 9 1/4in (23.5cm) diameter (2)

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