Asian Art I - 16th May 2017
Lot 13
A RARE PAIR OF CHINESE IMPERIAL HARDWOOD GOURD-SHAPED VASES
Estimate £4,000 - £6,000 | Hammer £13000
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Description
A RARE PAIR OF CHINESE IMPERIAL HARDWOOD GOURD-SHAPED VASES, HULUPING
QIANLONG 1736-95
Probably from a throne room set, each carved in relief with fruiting gourd vines with leafy tendrils encircling each bulb, raised on turned flared bases, 37cm. (2)
For another example of a rare Imperial hardwood stand from a throne room set but shaped as an elephant, see lot 449, 18th May 2011 sold in these rooms.