A pair of Chinese famille verte 'mythical animals' vases, Kangxi

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This lot was sold on 2021-12-03 and is no longer available

H.: 56 cm (the vases)
H.: 59 cm (incl. the stand)

Provenance: One with a label on the base for Mallet Antiques, London.

Condition: (UV-checked)
- The first vase in good condition with small frits and chips along the inner and outer rim. The body with numerous touch-ups to losses to the overglaze enamels, mostly in the blue sections and some further minor superficial wear. Two now-removed labels on the base, probably for Mallet Antiques, London, as well as a Mallet-tag on the inside of the vase.
- The second vase with a restored superficial flake on the upper rim and small frits and chips along the outer rim. The body with numerous touch-ups to losses to the overglaze enamels, mostly in the blue sections and some further minor superficial wear. The base with a hairline which extends upwards over ca. 12 cm.