Pair of Cloisonne Temple Pagodas

Description:

Pair of Cloisonne Temple Pagodas, China, 19th/20th century, structured in three parts, the hexagonal double-roof top with phoenix finials, the mid-column with an openwork repousse dragon and cloud design, and the round double-lotus pedestal with a taotie mask design, topped with a fenced balcony, ht. to 40 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

some details of the brass works with warpings, retouches, dents, and distortions, one of the rooftops missing a finial, loss of enamels and retouches to cloisonne details, traces of repairs including that on one of the bottom pedestals.


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