The Luís Esteves Fernandes Collection of Asian Art - 22nd May 2013
Lot 168
λ A rare Chinese gilt metal and kingfisher feather ling yue 19th century
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £4900
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Description
λ A rare Chinese gilt metal and kingfisher feather ling yue 19th century, the crescent-shaped torque with a single coral and two turquoise beads, divided by plaques simulating ivory, the hinged arms and terminals mounted with six stylized dragon heads, the borders set with kingfisher feather ruyi bands on a complex filigree mount, 18.4cm.
Provenance: from the collection of Luís Esteves Fernandes (1897-1988).
Cf. Roger Keverne, Winter Exhibition Catalogue 2004, p.11, no.17 for a related example formally in the Collection of Reverend Victor Farmer.
晚清 鎏金累絲嵌百寶孔雀毛領約
来源：路易斯•艾斯塔凡•法納得收藏（1897-1988）