Bluestone double animal head basin
Ming-style bluestone basin with two animal heads. Its unique design features a basin-shaped container in the center, flanked by symmetrical dragon heads, supported by animal feet. The basin has a simple and robust appearance, with obvious signs of weathering. The double dragon heads symbolize good fortune and prosperity, and the dragon, associated with water, is believed to ward off evil spirits, prevent fires, and protect the home. The basin itself symbolizes wealth and abundance. Suitable for use in Chinese courtyards and tea rooms, it is both collectible and decorative. Provenance:Private collection from a professor in University of Cambridge. We warmly invite collectors, colleagues, and friends to join us for our auctions and look forward to sharing these remarkable objects with you. We accept wire transfer and card payment in various currencies including USD GBP EUR CHF CAD AUD etc. Convenient in house shipments for both domestic and international buyers are available upon request.
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Ming-style bluestone basin with two animal heads. Its unique design features a basin-shaped container in the center, flanked by symmetrical dragon heads, supported by animal feet. The basin has a simple and robust appearance, with obvious signs of weathering. The double dragon heads symbolize good fortune and prosperity, and the dragon, associated with water, is believed to ward off evil spirits, prevent fires, and protect the home. The basin itself symbolizes wealth and abundance. Suitable for use in Chinese courtyards and tea rooms, it is both collectible and decorative. Provenance:Private collection from a professor in University of Cambridge. We warmly invite collectors, colleagues, and friends to join us for our auctions and look forward to sharing these remarkable objects with you. We accept wire transfer and card payment in various currencies including USD GBP EUR CHF CAD AUD etc. Convenient in house shipments for both domestic and international buyers are available upon request.
Buyer's Premium
25% up to
£50,000.00
20% up to
£100,000.00
15% above
£100,000.00
