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Lot 162
A Pair of Impressive Chinese Porcelain Jars with Covers
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, Chinese jars of baluster form with faux lion head handles with rings flanking the body, with original flush fitted domed covers topped with foo lion finials, very finely hand painted in mirrored manner with vibrant famille rose enamels with the Eight Immortals traversing the Eastern Sea on various plants and animals and auspicious figures riding on clouds above, fantastic details throughout, impressive size and meticulous painting.

26 in.

Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina

One vase with break repaired to neck; other vase with tight hairline crack to rim and a repair to the finial.

$1,000 - 3,000