California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 May 9, 2020  May 9, 2020

 Lot # 9226 
A LARGE CHINESE GILT BRONZE 'DRAGON' CELESTIAL GLOBE    清 銅鎏金掐絲琺瑯星宿儀


  • Dimension: Height: 33 in (83.8 cm) Width: 18 in (45.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $5500
  • Estimate To: $8500

The large gilt bronze globe depicts Chinese constellation pattern with each labelled in Chinese accordingly, set within meridian and equatorial rings, the former engraved with scales in degrees and numbered in characters, all surrounded by four wrathful dragons joined at central pillar supporting the globe, the bottom stand decorated with cloisonne enamel inset and ocean wave pattern, all supported by mythical beast head feet.