California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 November 28, 2015  November 28, 2015

 Lot # 7024 
A PAIR OF SILVER PHOENIX ZUN VASES INSET WITH GEMS    清 銀胎嵌螺鈿綠松石珊瑚鳳凰尊一對


  • Dimension: Height: 11 in (28.8 cm) Width: 8 in (20.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $2200

The silver phoenix is cast in pair and decorated with cloud motif in relief to represent the feathers. It is embellished with gems including turquoise and coral beads. Each phoenix carries a Zun-type vessel with numerous white glass rings hanging from the flanges and the body of the vessel cast with Buddhist emblem.Qing Dynasty period