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Lot 2028
A Large Chinese Cloisonne Jardiniere with Ormolu Mounts
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Qing dynasty (1644-1912), turquoise blue ground with lattice pattern populated with large colorful floral blooms and butterflies, ruyi border along top, set into ornately cast bronze mounts, the top in crown format around the rim with two dragon handles flanking the body, below a mythical beast foot mount holds the vessel with key and scroll motif as well as auspicious bats.

DOA 17 in., 20 in. diameter

cloisonne not examined outside of the mounts; wears from use and exposure; bronze is tarnished and discolored in areas.