Fine Chinese Works of Art, Paintings & Calligraphy - 22nd May 2018

Lot 77

A MASSIVE CHINESE CLOISONNE HU LATE MING DYNASTY With a pear-shaped body decorated with lotus...

Estimate £10,000 - £15,000

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Description

A MASSIVE CHINESE CLOISONNE HU LATE MING DYNASTY With a pear-shaped body decorated with lotus flowerheads on a turquoise ground divided by dark blue bands with small blossoms, the flared neck with a gilt rim, the side applied with two lion head handles with loose rings, all raised on a flared foot, 58cm. Cf. H Brinker and A Lutz, Chinese Cloisonné, The Pierre Uldry Collection, no.183 for a related vase.