Lot 201 , A pair of large Chinese iron red and gilt decorated baluster jars and cover, 19th century, height 43cm, chips to finials on covers

A pair of large Chinese iron red and gilt decorated baluster jars and cover, 19th century, each painted with shou characters, lotus flowers, scrolling leaves and endless knots within ruyi and lappeted borders, height 43cm, chips to finials on covers
Estimate £600-800

One of the vases has a chip to the rim and old discoloured restoration around the area. Both covers have chips to the finials. No cracks detected, otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £550