Sale 5101
London, South Kensington
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9 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 3,750
Estimate
A white-glazed circular box and cover, Yongzheng (1723-35) with rounded sides, the top carved with a rope-twist medallion enclosing a lotus spray encircled on the sides of the box and cover by continuous leafy lotus scrolls -- 6 5/16in. (16cm.) diam.
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