A Chalcedony Agate 'Dongfang Shuo Stealing Peaches' 'Snuff Bottle

拍品描述

清 瑪瑙巧雕'東方朔偷桃'鼻煙壺 Of flattened ovoid form, rising from a slightly concave foot to a short cylindrical neck, the stone of warm honey tone with areas of darker inclusion and natural veining. Finely carved in low relief, depicts Dongfang Shuo in the act of stealing the peaches of immortality, accompanied by a crane in flight amidst scrolling clouds and rockwork, the darker inclusions of the stone cleverly incorporated to enliven the scene. Qing Dynasty period. Height: 2 7/8 in (7.3 cm) Width: 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm) Provenance: Property from the Lee family, Santa Monica; acquired in Hong Kong prior to 1999 by the father, an ophthalmic surgeon; thence by descent.(Lot 2001-2004) 品相： Click here for natural light high resolution photos 高清細圖請點擊鏈接 Condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. California Asian Art Auction Gallery shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. All lots are offered and sold "as is". Paintings have not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.

图片