Lot 1417
CHINESE AMBER VASE AND COVER,
of square section, carved with stylised elephant head and ruyi ring handles and taotie masks above banana leaves, height 32cm
Provenance: Michael Paint Collection, Guernsey. Bought directly from Elizabeth (Liz) Doran (nee Rhys) the great, great, great granddaughter of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. By family repute, this vase was originally owned by Arthur Wellesley and was inherited by descent through the family.
