69* | premium
A RHINOCEROS HORN SQUIRRELS AND GRAPES VINE LIBATION CUP, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
The broad shallow cup formed by a furled grape leaf, finely carved on the exterior in high relief with squirrels between gnarled vines issuing large leaves and clusters of plump grapes, the handle and base formed by gnarled twisted vines, the horn of a golden-honey tone darkening towards the base. In good conditions, minor wears on the surface, tiny chips under the rim, the base with few pieces re-glued.
14 cm wide, 8 cm high, 183,2 gr.
14 cm wide, 8 cm high, 183,2 gr.
ESTIMATE € 4.000 - 6.000
Provenance: from the private collection of a gentleman in Rome and thence by descent
Purchased at Christies, Rome, 11 November 1976, lot 33
Export License available.
Purchased at Christies, Rome, 11 November 1976, lot 33
Export License available.
LOTS
1
SIX FAMILLE ROSE STANDING FIGURES, CHINA, LATE 18TH CENTURY EARLY 19TH CENTURY (6)
SIX FAMILLE ROSE STANDING FIGURES, CHINA, LATE 18TH CENTURY EARLY 19TH CENTURY (6)
ESTIMATE € 300 - 500
3
A PALE CELADON JADE SMALL DISH WITH HANDLES, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
A PALE CELADON JADE SMALL DISH WITH HANDLES, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
ESTIMATE € 300 - 500
4
A CELADON JADE DRAGON TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURY
A CELADON JADE DRAGON TRIPOD CENSER AND COVER, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURY
ESTIMATE € 200 - 500
7
A LARGE CARVED FLORAL LONGQUAN CELADON SAUCER DISH, CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
A LARGE CARVED FLORAL LONGQUAN CELADON SAUCER DISH, CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
ESTIMATE € 1.000 - 2.000
8 | premium
A RARE MAGNIFICENT AND LARGE LONGQUAN CELADON DISH, CHINA, EARLY MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
A RARE MAGNIFICENT AND LARGE LONGQUAN CELADON DISH, CHINA, EARLY MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
ESTIMATE € 15.000 - 20.000
10
TWO FRAMED KESI EMBROIDERED PANELS, CHINA, QING DYNASTY,18TH-19TH CENTURY (2)
TWO FRAMED KESI EMBROIDERED PANELS, CHINA, QING DYNASTY,18TH-19TH CENTURY (2)
ESTIMATE € 1.000 - 2.000