A Chinese enamel and jade-mounted lantern and cover

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Oriental Works of Art

Sold for

ZAR 5 863
Lot 139
  • A Chinese enamel and jade-mounted lantern and cover


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 863

About this Item

A Chinese enamel and jade-mounted lantern and cover
pagoda-shaped, the cylindrical jade body mounted with a white metal and enamel collar, the lower section with a balustrade raised on a lotus-shaped base and six ruyi-head feet, the cover surmounted by a yellow enamel orb finial, the chains are lacking bells,24cm high; and a Chinese silver-gilt and enamel censor, the globular body enamelled with a pair of phoenix flanking a jade plaque, the shoulders applied with a pair of dragon handles, raised on tripod legs, stamped SILVER, lacking cover, 15cm high
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Provenance

The Property of an Oriental Collector.



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