5th Nov, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST
A group of Oriental ceramics including a Chinese yellow grand moon flask, an 18th-century sauceboat, an early 20th-century brush pot, etc
Sold for £240
Moon flask - 25cm high, both handles have been repaired and with losses. some rubbing to the gilded areas and with some wear to the painted surface. Crackle glazed vase - 14cm high, with some slight surface scratches but no visible losses or repairs. Brush pot, 13.5cm, in good overall condition (20th century). Tea bowl - 8cm diameter, good condition. Pair of small vases - 5.5cm tall, each with some firing imperfections but otherwise OK. Sauceboat - large loss to the spout, several minor chips to the side with the spout and a hairline there also. Both sides of the main body with large chips and hairlines issuing from them. Hairline to the back of the body where the handle meets. Firing imperfections throughout.
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Auction: Antiques & Interiors, 5th Nov, 2021
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