A pair of cloisonne enameled moon flasks late 19th century
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A pair of cloisonné enameled moon flasks
Late 19th century
Each supported by raised ovoid feet, the sides of the flattened globular vessels centered by a long tailed phoenix amid a background of numerous multi-hued blooms, surmounted by bulb-form necks separating cast bronze fantastic beast form handles (losses to the enamels).
15 1/2in (39.5cm) high
Sold for US$ 6,875 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Provenance:
    purchased, Parsons of Carmel, January 28th, 1959

Category: Asian Art


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