Pair of Cloisonne Gu Vases

Description:

Pair of Cloisonne GuVases, China, 19th/20th century, decorated with stylized animal mask motifs against a blue ground in the middle, the stem and mouth with lotus designs again a light blue ground, the rim with a border of meander motif, six-character Kangxi mark to base, ht. 13 3/8 in.
Estimate $500-800

in good condition with minor loss of enamel, surface stain, metal rusting and encrustations.


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