Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
160. Porcelain sleeve vase illustrating Zhongkui, the Chongzhen Period, China, cca. 1628-1644
Starting price
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EUR 13.000
Session
Thu, 22 November 2018 19:30
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Sleeve vase decorated with the mythical Zhong Kui character, a figure present in Chinese and Japanese mythology alike. This entity is traditionally cherished as a conqueror of phantoms and evil entities, and is capable of controlling 80,000 demons at once. His image is often times painted on the gates of houses or on valuable goods, embodying the figure of a spiritual protector.
Dimensions
custom h=34 cm, d=8 cm
Description
hand-painted glazed porcelain
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
Sleeve vase decorated with the mythical Zhong Kui character, a figure present in Chinese and Japanese mythology alike. This entity is traditionally cherished as a conqueror of phantoms and evil entities, and is capable of controlling 80,000 demons at once. His image is often times painted on the gates of houses or on valuable goods, embodying the figure of a spiritual protector.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
custom h=34 cm, d=8 cm
Description
hand-painted glazed porcelain
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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