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A pair of Chinese porcelain famille verte and powder…
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Melbourne
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22-Mar-2015
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A pair of Chinese porcelain famille verte and powder blue-ground vases, with matching covers, late 19th century. The baluster-shaped body raising in three elegant curves, finely painted with enamels, and depicting the gnarled, blossoming peach branches, ripened fruit and luxuriant curled leaves with flying 'Ruyi', to symbolise 'Long life' and happiness, 41 cm high, (46 cm high with stand). Provenance: London & Provincial Antique Dealers Association. Reference: For a similarly shaped vase and design, see Sothebys Hong Kong 7 May 2002, Lot 532
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Oriental: Ceramics - Chinese