Lot  823 Ravenel Autumn Auction 2013 Hong Kong

Ravenel Autumn Auction 2013 Hong Kong

A SPINACH JADE ARCHAISTIC VASE AND COVER

QIANLONG AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795) Each side carved in low relief with a Taotie mask on the sloping shoulder and neck, flanked by a pair of mythical beast handles issuing lose rings. H 42.3 cm.

Estimate

TWD 7,692,000-11,538,000

HKD 2,000,000-3,000,000

USD 258,100-387,100

Sold Price

TWD 8,307,692

HKD 2,160,000

USD 278,710


It is very rare to have a 18th Century Qianlong jade vase of this large size. Vases of this size are usually referred to as Palace vases because of their sheer size. The imposing presence of the present lot can only lend compliment to the largest and most lavish of settings such as palaces, temples and official offices.
Related Info

The Imperial Treasures Evening Sale

Ravenel Autumn Auction 2013 Hong Kong

Sunday, November 24, 2013, 7:30pm