A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE WALL CISTERNS
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The fluted pear-shaped bodies brightly decorated in enamels and gilt with birds on blossoming prunus branches between geometric bands with roundels in reserve enclosing butterflies and birds to the rim and the base, the lower band centred by a large moulded animal-mask, the flat back surmounted by confronted dragon-headed fish supporting a scallop shell between their tails
17 7⁄8 in. (45.4 cm.) high and 18 in. (45.7 cm.) high
A PAIR OF CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE WALL CISTERNS
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The fluted pear-shaped bodies brightly decorated in enamels and gilt with birds on blossoming prunus branches between geometric bands with roundels in reserve enclosing butterflies and birds to the rim and the base, the lower band centred by a large moulded animal-mask, the flat back surmounted by confronted dragon-headed fish supporting a scallop shell between their tails
17 7⁄8 in. (45.4 cm.) high and 18 in. (45.7 cm.) high
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