Fine Chinese Paintings and Works of Art - 17th May 2022
Lot 464
FOUR CHINESE GILT-METAL KINGFISHER FEATHER ITEMS
Estimate £1,500 - £2,500 | Hammer £5000
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Description
FOUR CHINESE GILT-METAL KINGFISHER FEATHER ITEMS
QING DYNASTY
Two decorated with fruiting flower branches emerging from filigree jardinières, with bats and cash motifs, another depicting two phoenix with sprigs of lingzhi in their mouths, the other with butterflies perching on blossoms, each embellished with buyao, tassels with simulated pearls, hardstones, and coral beads, 24.7cm max. (4)
Provenance: a private collection, London.