Asian Art Day One - 19th May 2010

Lot 289

A rare Chinese wine warmer and cover

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £1700

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Description

A rare Chinese wine warmer and cover, made in sections to emulate a double gourd, the upper half with a small spout and handle and with a cylindrical base decorated in iron red with five bats, the body decorated with gilt roundels and leaf scrolls on a blue ground, 18th century, some damages and repair, 19.7cm. (3)