California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 15, 2014  Mar. 15, 2014

 Lot # 2264 
AN UNUSUAL PAIR OF GILT-METAL MODELS OF PHOENIX    十九世紀 銅鎏金鑲綠松石瑪瑙珊瑚鳳凰尊一對


  • Dimension: H: 15 1/2 in (39 cm) W: 12 in (30 cm)
  • Estimate From: $12000
  • Estimate To: $15000

This pair comprises of two elaborately cast gilt-metal of phoenix models in mirror images. Each is delicately decorated with coral and turquoise inset and intricately dotted scroll patterns to represent feathers on the body. Each phoenix is supported by two four-digit feet incised with scroll motifs, and each tail continues down and splits into three curled branches. Each phoenix carries an impressive vessel zun embellished with agate rings, coral, and turquoise cbeads. The wood stand is finely carved and pierced with flower openwork. 19th century.


此銅鎏金鑲綠松石瑪瑙珊瑚鳳凰尊,做工精細,用料大方,圖案繁縟,佈局合理,栩栩如生,為典型清代官宦人家所藏