Lot 263 , Three Chinese hardwood and porcelain mounted bird feeders, Qing dynasty, length 5cm and 5.25cm
Three Chinese hardwood and porcelain mounted bird feeders, Qing dynasty, two inset with blue and white plaques, one depicting a sage and attendants in a landscape, the second a man on a boat and the third inset with a doucai porcelain panel depicting foliage, length 5cm and 5.25cm
Estimate £150-250
The top edge of the wood has been broken and re-stuck on both of the bird feeders inset with blue and white plaques. The doucai plaque has probably been cut down in size or aded later, otherwise in reasonable condition.
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Sold for £200