Pair of Cloisonne Gu

Description:

Pair of Cloisonne Gu Vases, China, 19th century, archaic form, with a drum-shape section between splayed foot and trumpet neck,
the neck with upright leaves decorated with taotie masks, against a turquoise ground with lotus flowers, the midsection and foot divided by four flanges and decorated with lotus blossoms and scrolling foliage, gilt interior, rims, and base, four-character Jingtai mark on base, ht. 10 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,000-2,000

minor loss of enamels

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