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FS13: Fine Art (including Maritime Items)

A Chinese Bronze and Inlaid Vessel

Auction Lot FS13/464

A Chinese bronze and inlaid vessel cast as a crouching mythical tortoise, with scales to its legs, Ming/Qing Dynasty, 11cm long.
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A Chinese Bronze and Inlaid Vessel (FS13/464) offered in our Two Day Fine Art Sale (including Maritime Items) starting on 25th January 2012 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

A Chinese bronze and inlaid vessel cast as a crouching mythical tortoise, with scales to its legs, Ming/Qing Dynasty, 11cm long.

Provenance

The Meyer Collection, Christies 14/4/1980, Lot 92.

Price Realised

£5,100

VAT

VAT on Buyer's Premium

Department

Works of Art & Clocks

Fine Art Category

Fans

Sale Information

FS13: Fine Art (including Maritime Items)
Wednesday, 25th January 2012
Okehampton Street, Exeter

Contact

For more information about this particular auction lot, please contact:-

Okehampton Street, Exeter

Telephone: +44 (01392) 413100

Important Notes

Weights and measurements are approximate guidelines only, unless otherwise stated to the contrary.

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A Chinese Bronze and Inlaid Vessel

Auction Lot: FS13/464

A Chinese bronze and inlaid vessel cast as a crouching mythical tortoise, with scales to its legs, Ming/Qing Dynasty, 11cm long.

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