Lot 192 , A pair of Chinese famille rose jars and covers, late 19th century, H. 45.5cm
A pair of Chinese famille rose jars and covers, late 19th century, each painted with panels of soldiers, the reverse with an Imperial court scene, on a turquoise ground decorated with lotus flowers and scrolling tendrils, H. 45.5cm
Estimate £1,500-2,000
One cover has been broken and re-stuck with some splinter losses around the area visible underneath. One vase has a shallow splinter chip to the rim, otherwise in good condition with no cracks.
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Sold for £1,400