Sale 5922
London, South Kensington
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24 February 2009
Price realised
GBP 5,250
Estimate
A CHINESE EXPORT SOUP TUREEN AND COVER, COMPAGNIE DES INDES QIANLONG (1736-1795) With twin iron-red and gilt hare-head handles, painted in famille rose enamels with variously coloured flowering sprays including peony, rose and chrysanthemum, the slightly domed cover with tall, pierced crown formed finial 9 in. (23 cm.) high.
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