Seven Chinese Canton famille rose pieces Qing dynasty, 19th century Comprising a pair of baluster form vases raised on short foot rising up to trumpet neck, painted within four stylised panels to the body with alternating scenes of birds, insects, flowers, and ladies within interior setting, all on foliage ground, 24cm high; a similarly decorated teapot with bamboo handle,14.5cm high;three smaller vases painted with boys, officials and ladies and butterflies,7.8 - 15cm high;a circular box and cover,6.2cm diameter(7) 清十九世紀 廣彩瓷器一組七件

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