Sotheby’s will follow its Important Chinese Art sale on May 15 in London with a St George Street sale of Asian Art on May 17 that includes more modestly priced wares across the collecting spectrum. This 4in (10cm) iron red and green enamelled ‘dragon and phoenix medallion’ wine cup and warmer carries a Daoguang (1820-50) six-character mark and is of the period. Bought by the vendor as part of a mixed lot at a Sotheby’s sale in 1978, it is estimated at £2600-3000.
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