Lot 193 , A pair of large Chinese famille rose and underglaze blue celadon ground vases, 19th century, 64cm, restoration to handles

A pair of large Chinese famille rose and underglaze blue celadon ground vases, 19th century, each painted with figures from Chinese legend, butterflies and flowers in enamel colours and decorated in underglaze blue on a white slip ground with flowering branches, the neck applied with a pair of phoenix shaped gilt handles, 64cm, restoration to handles
Estimate £2,000-3,000

Both vases have restored handles, one missing the head of the phoenix, otherwise good condition.


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Sold for £2,000