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Auction archive: Lot number CA0918-016

A SMALL ROCK CRYSTAL ‘CHILONG’ BRUSH WASHER IN LIBATION CUP SHAPE, 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
€400
ca. US$464
Price realised:
n. a.
Auction archive: Lot number CA0918-016

A SMALL ROCK CRYSTAL ‘CHILONG’ BRUSH WASHER IN LIBATION CUP SHAPE, 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
€400
ca. US$464
Price realised:
n. a.
Beschreibung:

A SMALL ROCK CRYSTAL ‘CHILONG’ BRUSH WASHER IN LIBATION CUP SHAPE, 18TH CENTURY Katalognummer: CA0918-016 Transparent rock crystal with natural inclusions, carved in high relief and openwork, with nicely incised detail work China 18th century This archaistic vessel is carved from rock crystal and shows an intricately incised geometrical pattern on the outer body. The two handles are formed by chilong dragons, confronting each other, with their bifurcated tails circumventing the vessel in high relief. Rock crystal objects were highly sought after by Qing Dynasty literati who referred to the material as ‘water turned to stone’. Shape: Rounded, libation cup shape with figural handles, raised oval foot rim Dimensions: 4,2 cm (height), 10,5 cm (length) Condition: Fantastic condition with fine patina, remainder of old stains, and two microscopic nibbles to lip, as well as some natural flaws to the mineral Provenance: Austrian Private collection Auction result comparison: A similar cup, sold in these rooms on June 16th 2018, lot 69. 18世紀水晶”祝壽杯”筆洗 高浮雕透明水晶,雕工精細 中國,18世紀 品相極佳,包漿細膩 奧地利私人收藏 Schätzpreis 估價: € 400 Startpreis 起拍價: € 200

Auction archive: Lot number CA0918-016
Auction:
Datum:
29 Sep 2018
Auction house:
Galerie Zacke
Mariahilferstr. 112 /1/10
1070 Wien
Austria
office@zacke.at
+43 1 5320452
+43 1 532045220
Beschreibung:

A SMALL ROCK CRYSTAL ‘CHILONG’ BRUSH WASHER IN LIBATION CUP SHAPE, 18TH CENTURY Katalognummer: CA0918-016 Transparent rock crystal with natural inclusions, carved in high relief and openwork, with nicely incised detail work China 18th century This archaistic vessel is carved from rock crystal and shows an intricately incised geometrical pattern on the outer body. The two handles are formed by chilong dragons, confronting each other, with their bifurcated tails circumventing the vessel in high relief. Rock crystal objects were highly sought after by Qing Dynasty literati who referred to the material as ‘water turned to stone’. Shape: Rounded, libation cup shape with figural handles, raised oval foot rim Dimensions: 4,2 cm (height), 10,5 cm (length) Condition: Fantastic condition with fine patina, remainder of old stains, and two microscopic nibbles to lip, as well as some natural flaws to the mineral Provenance: Austrian Private collection Auction result comparison: A similar cup, sold in these rooms on June 16th 2018, lot 69. 18世紀水晶”祝壽杯”筆洗 高浮雕透明水晶,雕工精細 中國,18世紀 品相極佳,包漿細膩 奧地利私人收藏 Schätzpreis 估價: € 400 Startpreis 起拍價: € 200

Auction archive: Lot number CA0918-016
Auction:
Datum:
29 Sep 2018
Auction house:
Galerie Zacke
Mariahilferstr. 112 /1/10
1070 Wien
Austria
office@zacke.at
+43 1 5320452
+43 1 532045220
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