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    8 January 2008

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    • A pair of Chinese celadon glaz
    Lot 53

    A pair of Chinese celadon glazed 'dragon' bottle vases

    19TH/20TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 750

    Estimate

    GBP 700 - GBP 1,000

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    A pair of Chinese celadon glazed 'dragon' bottle vases
    19TH/20TH CENTURY
    The crackled glassy green glaze with a splash of red to the body, painted with twin dragons inflight chasing a flaming pearl amongst scrolling clouds
    14 3/8in. (36.5cm.) high (2)

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