Sale 5331
London, South Kensington
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11 April 2008
Price realised
GBP 750
Estimate
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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