Lot #146 - A Chinese Rock Crystal container, Liao Dynasty, 907-1125
-
Auction House:Mossgreen
-
Sale Name:Important Chinese Art and a Private Collection of Chinese, European Art and Antiques
-
Sale Date:21 Nov 2011 ~ 6pm (Lots 1 - 215)
22 Nov 2011 ~ 11am (Lots 216 - 354)
22 Nov 2011 ~ 2pm (Lots 355 - 624)
22 Nov 2011 ~ 6.30pm (Lots 625 - 775) -
Lot #:146
-
Lot Description:A Chinese Rock Crystal container, Liao Dynasty, 907-1125
In the form of sleeping swan, with crystal stopper and gilt-silver chain, original inclusions in the translucent stone
5.5cm length -
Provenance:Queensland private collection; ex R & V Tregaskis, 4/1/2006
-
Notes:*See A Selection of Liao Objects , exhibition in Beijing, 2002, ISBN 7-80057-442-3/Z.264, p162 for an almost identical example in red agate
-
Estimate:A$5,000 - 8,000
-
Realised Price:
-
Category:Oriental
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.