A PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL LANTERNS QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
each of hexagonal section, the tapering open frame with foliate scrollwork on a turquoise ground, the angled shoulders and flaring neck similarly decorated, and set to either side with gilt metal archaistic kuilong ring handles, all supported on a splayed base with stylized lotus sprays, the gilt-bronze rim and foot with ruyi-head border (2)
Height 9 in., 22.9 cm
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each of hexagonal section, the tapering open frame with foliate scrollwork on a turquoise ground, the angled shoulders and flaring neck similarly decorated, and set to either side with gilt metal archaistic kuilong ring handles, all supported on a splayed base with stylized lotus sprays, the gilt-bronze rim and foot with ruyi-head border (2)
Height 9 in., 22.9 cm
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