A massive Chinese blue and white five-piece garniture Kangxi (1662-1722)

A massive Chinese blue and white five-piece garniture. Kangxi (1662-1722)

Comprising three baluster jars and covers and two beaker vases, painted with rows of shaped panels enclosing 'Antiquities' alternated with panels of narcissus, prunus and peony, reserved on a diaper-pattern ground enclosing flower-heads, restorations, rim frits. The jars and covers 60 cm. high; the beakers 55 cm. high (5) - Estimate €15,000 - €25,000

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