by billhz | Oct 22, 2015 | Vessels Bouquets
Crab Vase and Shells Extraordinary Chinese molded pottery vase by Lianfang Jiang; of globular body resembling a basket weave with two beautifully cast bronze crabs attached to the shoulders. Vessel Estimate:...
by billhz | Oct 22, 2015 | Vessels Bouquets
Bronze Gui Vessel with Orange Orchids Archaistic Chinese, Western Zhou-style, bronze ritual food vessel (fangzuo gui); the wide bulbous form with taotie masks divided by flanges, with two horned animal-headed auricular handles, set on a raised foot with bird decoration; W: 10 1/2″ (handle to handle). Vessel Estimate:...
by billhz | Oct 22, 2015 | Vessels Bouquets
Cloisonné Goblet with Protea Unusual and elaborate Chinese cloisonné goblet with dragon handles and images of flying cranes. Real gold wash. Dated 1780-1880. Style attributed to Qing Dynasty 1644-1912. Stylistically related to rein of Qianlong. Vessel Estimate:...
by billhz | Oct 22, 2015 | Vessels Bouquets
Bronze Urn and Heliconia Bouquet Japanese bronze urn of footed barrel form, with two panels of birds in high relief; a foliate lappet border to shoulder, and an openwork floral band to the short neck; with inscription cartouche to base interior; H: 12 1/2″. Vessels Estimate:...
by billhz | Oct 22, 2015 | Vessels Bouquets
Phoenix and Tulips Pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vessels; each in the form of a phoenix-like creature with a single horn, standing on duck feet, and carrying an urn on its back; with colorful archaistic patterning to a turquoise ground; H: 9 1/4″ (each approx.); on wire inlaid fine hardwood (possibly huanghuali) stands. Vessels Estimate:...
