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CHINESE CLOISSONE FIGURE OF AN EMPERESS AND A

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CHINESE CLOISSONE FIGURE OF AN EMPERESS AND A BIRD. H:12"

Several elements of the figure's headdress and mesh wrap appears to be noticeably bent; One of curved headdress bars is detached and suffered loss to the mounting ring (figure is supposed to have two of these on either side of her head -- there are two attached to the right side, but only one attached on the left side; Minor cracking around right ear of figure; Figure is loose at the waist and appears to have been strengthened or secured with an adhesive compound -- visible adhesive remnants visible around the waist; Overall pitting to the cloisonne elements. Bird stand is not secured to the wood base; Gold pigment on bird stand appears much brighter than the gold pigment of the figure -- bird stand has possibly been repainted; Possible repair to bird's legs; Minor enamel loss at right wing; Otherwise, no other apparent significant condition issues with the lot - Sold As Is

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