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Rare Large Canton Enamel Pomander and Basin

Qianlong period, ca: mid-18th century

Description

Of impressive size. Beautifully decorated with flowers and butterflies in bright colors. The sides and cover with intricate openwork designs of clouds and cash motifs.

Diameter: 12 ⅜ inches (31.5 cm.)
Height: 6 ¼ inches (16 cm.)

A very similar example is in the Hermitage, St. Petersburg (Arapova, 1988 Nos. 90 and 91). Ex: Private New York Collection

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