Lot 140 , A Chinese soapstone vase, Fanghu, Qing dynasty, 17cm high, some small chips

A Chinese soapstone vase, Fanghu, Qing dynasty, carved in relief with a horned beast amid clouds, the sides with animal mask handles and lotus, the reverse with four column inscription, 17cm high, some small chips
Estimate £300-500

Provenance: the estate of the late Jean-Claude Lepileur (1926-2016)


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Sold for £440