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A pair of cloisonné enamel gu vases, — A pair of cloisonné enamel gu vases, Qing dynasty, 18th century  清十八世紀 掐絲琺瑯獸面紋觚一對

A pair of cloisonné enamel gu vases,

A pair of cloisonné enamel gu vases, Qing dynasty, 18th century 清十八世紀 掐絲琺瑯獸面紋觚一對

A pair of cloisonné enamel gu vases from the 18th century Qing Dynasty, decorated with stylized beast-face patterns. These vessels demonstrate the sophisticated techniques and aesthetic refinement of imperial Chinese decorative arts.

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CHINA / 5000 YEARS

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $100,000$150,000

Lot 457

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A pair of cloisonné enamel gu vases,, A pair of cloisonné enamel gu vases, Qing dynasty, 18th century 清十八世紀 掐絲琺瑯獸面紋觚一對

A pair of cloisonné enamel gu vases from the 18th century Qing Dynasty, decorated with stylized beast-face patterns. These vessels demonstrate the sophisticated techniques and aesthetic refinement of imperial Chinese decorative arts.

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Cloisonné, Enamel, Qing Dynasty, Gu Vases, Beast Face, Decorative Art, 18th Century, Chinese