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LOT 1940
Chinese Porcelain Two-Part Pigment Reservoir
20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (82 grams, 67 mm).
With domed lid and dished body, basal ring and red chop seal; red pigment within and manufacturer's label. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK collection, 1990s.
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