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A massive carved coral vase and cover
Late 19th/early 20th century

Fine Chinese Works of Art and Paintings
23 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

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A massive carved coral vase and cover

Late 19th/early 20th century
Rising from turbulent waters and churning waves, the high-shouldered amphora enclosed by a network of clouds and foam engendered by two formidable dragons contesting a flaming jewel under elaborate lion mask handles suspending single rings, a stately phoenix bird biting a peony branch and resting on one handle.
14 1/4in (36.2cm) high

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acquired in 1966 as per acquisition number 1966.321

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