A GROUP OF CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE MOON FLASKS 19TH CENTURY

comprising: a pair of flasks painted on each side with a panel of a male and female figure in a garden reserved on ground with dense foliage, pierced foliate handles, pseudo four character marks; a pair of flasks painted with prunus flowers on a blue ground, ruyi-head handles, pseudo four character marks; a pair of flasks painted on each side with a panel of tables covered with vases and various objects reserved on a ground with dense foliage, chilong form handles; a pair of flasks painted on each side with a panel of sparring warriors reserved on a ground with dense foliage, chilong form handles; a flask painted on each side with panels of figures within a river and city landscape reserved on a ground with dense foliage, chilong form handles.  Minor chips and fritting. 9 pieces.

Prunus blossom flasks: one handle of each has minor restoration. All other flasks in good condition.
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