Asian Art I - 18th May 2011

Lot 250

A rare pair of Chinese polychrome lacquer jardinières Qianlong 1736-95

Estimate £15,000 - £20,000 | Hammer £15000

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Description

A rare pair of Chinese polychrome lacquer jardinières Qianlong 1736-95, each with flared scalloped rims and raised on four lobed feet, the sides carved with panels containing cranes, deer, flowers, trees and fungi, all on a ground of stylized lotus, minor damages, 24.6cm. (2) Provenance: HRH The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester KG, KT, KP.