Lot 159 , Two Chinese famille rose vases, 18th and 19th century, 10cm

Two Chinese famille rose vases, 18th and 19th century, the 19th century example of thistle form, painted with peonies, 9.5cm, the Qianlong period vase painted with peonies and rockwork, 10cm
Estimate £300-400

The 19th century thistle shaped famille rose vase has some slight wear to the gilding on the rim otherwise good, the smaller 18th century Chinese export vase has slight indentation to the unglazed foot and very slight wear to the enamels, two firing cracks to the interior of the neck which are not visible on the exterior, otherwise good condition.


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Sold for £280