Fine Chinese Works of Art, Paintings & Calligraphy - 22 May 2018
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A PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE 'BUTTERFLY' VASES
19TH CENTURY
With ovoid bodies and tall necks decorated with butterflies, blossoming prunus branches, chrysanthemum and hibiscus against turquoise grounds, with ruyi-heads to the rims and scrolling foliate bands to the feet, 30cm. (2)
Provenance: from the collection of Professor J Norman Collie, FRS (1859-1942) and thence by descent.