The shape of this unusual cloisonné enamel brushpot is based on hardwood prototypes. The present lot may be compared with a late 18th/early 19th century cloisonne enamel brush pot of the same form, size, and related design sold at Christie's New York, 19 September 2006, lot 107.
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We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture. - There is pitting all over. - There are a few minute nicks to the rims. - There is wear to the gilt areas. - There are wear, small losses and cracks to the turquoise enamel ground on the protuding areas inside the pot. There is general age-related surface wear as can be expected.
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Lot 695Sale 21259
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, LATE 18TH-EARLY 19TH CENTURYAN UNUSUAL SMALL CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL SQUARE BRUSHPOT, BITONGEstimate: EUR 2,500 - 4,000
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