Two Ming-style Doucai Vases

Description:

Two Ming-style DoucaiVases, China, a bulbous-shape vase decorated with three lions and lotus scrolls, six-character Wanli mark to neck, 6 3/4; and a meiping-shape bottle vase with a dragon and meander motifs, six-character Jiajing mark to shoulder, 4 3/4 in., both with gilt rim.
Estimate $400-600

loss of enamel; multiple surface scratches; a dent from clay; a chip to rim.


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