A PAIR OF CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER POURING VESSELS, YI
A PAIR OF CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER POURING VESSELS, YI.
Ming Dynasty, 15th Century.
Of rounded elongated form supported on an oval foot, with a curved rim forming the spout on one side opposite a lion mask projecting a hoop handle, carved through the layers of cinnabar lacquer with a continuous scene of three coiled dragons, a key-fret band incised below the rim, the interior and base lacquered black, 12cm long. (2)
Provenance: John Hilliard collection.
明十五世紀 剔紅龍紋匜一對
來源:約翰·西莉亞德收藏。
(Qty: 2)
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000
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A PAIR OF CHINESE CINNABAR LACQUER POURING VESSELS, YI.
Ming Dynasty, 15th Century.
Of rounded elongated form supported on an oval foot, with a curved rim forming the spout on one side opposite a lion mask projecting a hoop handle, carved through the layers of cinnabar lacquer with a continuous scene of three coiled dragons, a key-fret band incised below the rim, the interior and base lacquered black, 12cm long. (2)
Provenance: John Hilliard collection.
明十五世紀 剔紅龍紋匜一對
來源:約翰·西莉亞德收藏。
(Qty: 2)
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000