A pair of cinnabar lacquer square vases, gu - Jiaqing

The projecting mid section carved with the bajixiang (Eight Buddhist Emblems), the flared neck with a a key-fret ground below stiff leaves flanked by stylised dragons and enclosing foliate scrolls, the spreading foot carved with prunus, peony, lotus and orchid growing amidst rockwork (cracks, minor chips). 30.4cm (12in) high. (2). Estimate: £3,500 - 5,000

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Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 12 May 2008. New Bond Street