A Chinese iron red decorated sleeve vase, 19th/20th century
Of cylindrical shape and decorated in iron red with playful lion dogs or dragons, the reverse with four lines of text, 29cm high.

Provenance: Bonhams Chester rooms, 16 November 2010, lot 128.

Condition Report

Vertical fine hairline to the lower half intersecting the inscription. Some minor surface scratches in places. Minor fritting to the rim.

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