California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Aug. 03, 2013  Aug. 03, 2013

 Lot # 25 
A LARGE PERSIAN STYLE SILVER WINE POT DECORATED WITH PRECIOUS STONES    銀質大酒壺


  • Dimension: H: 19 1/4 in (49 cm) W: 13 in (33 cm)
  • Estimate From: $200
  • Estimate To: $300

The body with flattened round form, stands on a round foot ring, with thin and waisted neck, handle depicting a scaly dragon exhaling watter torrent towards the bottle, the pouring mouth extends from a beast mask, with a mythical beast linking the pot and pouring mouth. The entire wine pot is decorated with precious stones such as turquoise, lapis lazuli, and coral, mostly in beaded form.