Antique Chinese Lapis Lazuli & Malachite Urns
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DESCRIPTION: An antique pair of Chinese urns comprising of lapis lazuli tiles engraved with floral motif and triangular striations, along with meander patterns along the top. The body is overlaid with malachite floral motif and winding vines along with birds perched on stems and dragon heads. Bodies are also embellished with malachite scenes of warriors riding into battles with what appears to be the Great Wall of China along the distance. The sides are embellished malachite floral motif plaques. Stem of the urn is further garnished with malachite floral motif and flanked by dragon motif handles and cockerel motif handles with double rings. Finished with malachite foo dog motif handles on the lids with their paws on reticulated spheres. Fitted to custom beveled wooden bases with feet at each corner.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from the estate of Rev. John J. Mericantante. For a further information and biography: follow the following link : https://www.akibaantiques.com/blog/2016/11/rev-john-j-mericantante/
CIRCA: 19th-Early 20th Ct.
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS:(With Base) H:19.25" L:8" W:5"
CONDITION: Good condition. One appears to have been chipped along the lapis tiles and repaired. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
PROVENANCE: Acquired from the estate of Rev. John J. Mericantante. For a further information and biography: follow the following link : https://www.akibaantiques.com/blog/2016/11/rev-john-j-mericantante/
CIRCA: 19th-Early 20th Ct.
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS:(With Base) H:19.25" L:8" W:5"
CONDITION: Good condition. One appears to have been chipped along the lapis tiles and repaired. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
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Antique Chinese Lapis Lazuli & Malachite Urns
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