California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sept 06, 2014  Sept 06, 2014

 Lot # 3009 
A WHITE MARBLE 'FEI-TIAN' CARVING    漢白玉飛天


  • Dimension: L: 11 3/8 in (28.9 cm) H: 7 5/8 in (19.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3000

The carving is shown with two Fei'tian, or Apsara, raising a sacred pagoda with a shape of a triangular mountain on the top. The Fei'tian's body is covered with celestial ribbons flying upwards, each face is detailed with downcast eyes, elongated eyes, pendulous earlobes, and hair parted in middle.