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Of rectangular shape with matching cover, the body painted in cobalt blue, iron red, yellow, green and black enamels, with four lobed cartouches panels, the front and back decorated with two confronting dragons chasing a flaming pearl amid ruyi-shaped clouds above jagged mountain peak emerging from crested waves, the end panels decorated with a single dragon, the cover similarly decorated with dragons, all on a diaper ground, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark, 9 inch wide. Provenance: From Dr.and Mrs. P.H. Plesch collection

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Rare Chinese Wu-t'sai Box/Cover

Name: Rare Chinese Wu-t'sai Box/Cover
SKU: 45822669
Price: 4250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $5,000 - $8,000

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Starting Price $2,500

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