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PAIR OF CLOISONNE CANDLESTICK HOLDERS
Qing dynasty (19th century)
Each figure similarly modeled as stylized tortoise's, decorated in the usual palette of sky blue, red, yellow and green. The carapace is removable revealing a hallow body, and the tail is shaped so that the lamp can be held between the thumb and the index of the hand.
L. 7 in. (17.78 cm.)
Provenance: Raymond and Frances Bushell
Condition: Some repairs, otherwise in good condition
Ref. 788870
Price on request
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