Sale 1352
Kunsthaus Zurich
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19 February 2007
Price realised
CHF 13,200
Estimate
A PAIR OF ORMOLU-MOUNTED VASES THE PORCELAIN, EDO PERIOD (LATE 17TH CENTURY), THE MOUNTS 19TH CENTURY Each comprising a vase and a trumpet vase supported with elaborate ormolu mounts, decorated in iron-red, green and black enamels and gilt with ho-o birds and peonies, wood stands 133cm. high (2)
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