Lot 266 , A Chinese gilt bronze and cloisonne enamel stand, late Ming dynasty, Diam.10cm, with holes in the top for a Buddhist emblem?

A Chinese gilt bronze and cloisonne enamel stand, late Ming dynasty, the top decorated with waves and the side with lappets, Diam.10cm, with holes in the top for a Buddhist emblem?
Estimate £300-500

The enamel has typical minor pitting to the surface and there are small occasional nicks and scratches to the gilt bronze borders and rims. The top has three small holes which may originally have been mounted with a Buddhist emblem now missing. Two of the holes have small losses to the enamel around the area. Otherwise in good condition with no restoration detected.


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Sold for £700