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    Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Including Export Art

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    17 June 2003

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    • AN UNUSUAL TRANSITIONAL BLUE A
    Lot 193

    AN UNUSUAL TRANSITIONAL BLUE AND WHITE SLEEVE VASE

    CIRCA 1660-70

    Price realised

    GBP 10,755

    Estimate

    GBP 2,500 - GBP 3,500

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    AN UNUSUAL TRANSITIONAL BLUE AND WHITE SLEEVE VASE
    CIRCA 1660-70
    Painted in a brilliant clear blue with phoenix on a broad lotus scroll band terminating with ruyi-shaped lappets, all above upright lotus divided by shou characters
    22½ in. (52 cm.), wood stand

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