Lot 1217 , Two 18th century Chinese export famille rose covers, lion dog finials, height 12cm

Two 18th century Chinese export famille rose covers, lion dog finials, height 12cm
Estimate £150-200

The cover with the yellow and blue finial has a small 'C' shaped crack at the rim as well as a splinter chip also at the rim and two other smaller chips. The finial has several losses to the enamel, the finial has also been off and re-glued. The yellow enamel is heavily pitted. The other cover has three small chips to the rim, both would benefit from a clean and have light surface scratches and minor wear to the paint


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Sold for £180