Chinese Carved Jade Lotus Bowls
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Fine pair of Chinese carved jade bowls, of circular tapering form, the exterior border finely carved with lotus scroll frieze, raised on circular foot, in mutton fat jade tones, very slight a/f, height 6 cm and diameter 11.5 cm (2)
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- Frieze - An architectural term denoting the flat, shaped or convex horizontal surface of furniture, between the architrave and the cornice, usually found on a cabinet or bookcase, or on desks and tables where it may include drawers, the area between the top and the legs. In ceramics, the term refers to the banding, of usually a repeating pattern, on the rims of plates and vases.
- A/f, as Inspected - The letters "A/F" or "as inspected" as part of a description is the cataloguer's shorthand for "all faults" or "as found", meaning the item has some type of damage or deficiency, it is of uncertain date or provenance, and/or that the seller takes no responsibility for the completeness of the item or the accuracy of the description.
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