Asian Art I - 17th November 2015
Lot 158
A CHINESE CLOISONNE LOZENGE-SHAPED VASE AND COVER 18TH CENTURY Decorated with six lotus flowerheads
Estimate £6,000 - £8,000 | Hammer £7500
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Description
A CHINESE CLOISONNE LOZENGE-SHAPED VASE AND COVER
18TH CENTURY
Decorated with six lotus flowerheads, each encircled by scrolling leaves, the neck and shoulder with key fret borders, all reserved on a bright turquoise ground, the gilt metal handles and finial formed as ribbons, 21.5cm. (2)
Cf. Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum, Enamels 4, pp.164-5, no.115 for a related example.