Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art - 29th November 2005

Lot 78

An unusual Chinese silver-gilt and enamelled jardini with a phoenix

Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £7000

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Description

An unusual Chinese silver-gilt and enamelled jardini with a phoenix, an elephant, rockwork, a pagoda and small insects assembled beneath a fruiting pomegranate tree, the sides of the jardini applied with filigree, scrollwork cartouches and enamelled flower sprays, late 18th century, 40cm.