Pair of Cloisonne Vases

Description:

Pair of Cloisonne Vases, China, 19th/20th century, pear-shape, with dish-shaped mouth, two animal-head handles on waisted neck, and resting on a stemmed foot, decorated with archaic-style taotie designs, four-character Guangxu mark to base, ht. 22 1/4 in.
Estimate $700-900

traces of repairs near the handles of one; minor surface scratches; metal rusting.


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