A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL BRONZE EWER 'HE' QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA 19TH CENTURY

Description: A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL BRONZE EWER 'HE'
QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA 19TH CENTURY
Cast with archaistic diaper patterns and birds flooded with enamels, with an over-arching handle and a lid finial in the form of a guardian lion.
30cm high, 27cm wide

Condition:

Condition: Polished. Wear to the enamel decoration. Some small holes (casting flaws) in various places filled with solder.

LJ delivery size: Small

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