Lot #41 - An archaistic rhinoceros horn pouring vessel, Gong; Qing dynasty, 18th century
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Auction House:Sotheby's Australia
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Sale Name:Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
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Sale Date:06 Apr 2016 ~ 6pm
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Lot #:41
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Lot Description:An archaistic rhinoceros horn pouring vessel, Gong; Qing dynasty, 18th century
carved in the form of an archaic bronze vessel, the mouth surrounded by a flared flange, one side with a gently curved spout the other set with a broad strap handle rising from the base, carved in relief with C-scroll motifs, the sides encircled with a wide band of kui dragons in relief on a finely defined leiwen ground, the horn of rich amber tone
14.5 cm wide -
Estimate:A$40,000 - 60,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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