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LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
细节
A FINELY CARVED BAMBOO PARFUMIER
LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The parfumier is deeply carved in layered reticulation with twenty-nine writhing chilong, their long sinuous bodies overlapping with ridged spines terminating in bifurcated tails, each of their heads is surmounted by a single large horn, their faces with fierce expressions baring their teeth, facing in different directions including two full-facing beasts.
8 1/4 in. (21 cm.) high, box
LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The parfumier is deeply carved in layered reticulation with twenty-nine writhing chilong, their long sinuous bodies overlapping with ridged spines terminating in bifurcated tails, each of their heads is surmounted by a single large horn, their faces with fierce expressions baring their teeth, facing in different directions including two full-facing beasts.
8 1/4 in. (21 cm.) high, box
来源
Fine Chinese Bamboo Carvings from the Personal Collection of Mr and Mrs Gerard Hawthorn, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 3 December 2008, lot 2337
注意事项
This lot is offered without reserve.
荣誉呈献
Ruben Lien