Lot 234 , A massive Chinese famille rose floor vase, mid 19th century, 89.5cm, broken and repaired
A massive Chinese famille rose floor vase, mid 19th century, painted with reserves of warriors in battle scenes, on a floral ground, the neck with lion-dog handles, 89.5cm, broken and repaired
Estimate £800-1,200
The vase has been extensively broken and repaired around the lower half including old staples and glue, there is a hole to the base which now has a metal plate attached underneath and there is a chip to one of the lion-dog sprigs on the neck.
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Sold for £800