Asian Art I - 14th November 2012

Lot 98

A rare Chinese champlevé enamel and cloisonné model of a scholar's rock 18th century

Estimate £8,000 - £12,000

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Description

A rare Chinese champlevé enamel and cloisonné model of a scholar's rock 18th century, of irregular form with multiple pointed peaks, decorated with turquoise, lapis lazuli-blue and white enamels, the jardinière with stylized lotus raised on four feet, 12.2cm. Cf. The Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum: Enamels, Vol.4, no.68, p.116, where similar rocks are illustrated.

十八世紀 景泰藍纏枝蓮座盆景