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A pair of Chinese Canton Rose Medallion Vases and Covers

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A pair of Chinese Vases and Covers, each of baluster form with a domed cover and a stylized gilt Fo-dog finial and handles, decorated in coloured enamels and gilt with numerous panels showing courtly scenes, birds and butterflies amongst flowering plants, all on a scrolling green ground scattered with pink flower heads, the base turned and reeded, now fitted for electricity (not drilled). Chinese, c1880.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ceramics, gilt and enamel
Creation Date:	c 1880
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	370323

Dimensions

H.	19.5 in;
H.	49.53 cm;

Message from Seller:

Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art