Lot 594 , A pair of Chinese Guri lacquer square baluster vases, late 19th / early 20th century, 23.5cm

A pair of Chinese Guri lacquer square baluster vases, late 19th / early 20th century, each carved in relief with ruyi heads and medallions to alternating red and black layers of lacquer, 23.5cm
Estimate £200-300

One vase has some small areas of high quality restoration to the top corners and one bottom corner which are not visible with the naked eye but are slightly softer than the surrounding lacquer, both with tiny areas of flaking to the lacquer on the inside of the vases, otherwise good condition.


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Sold for £460