California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sep. 14, 2013  Sep. 14, 2013

 Lot # 159 
A HETIAN JADE 'BUDDHA'S HAND' VASE    明 和田玉佛手花插


  • Dimension: H: 5 1/8 in (13.1 cm) W: 3 7/8 in (9.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3500
  • Estimate To: $4500

Carved with amazing details, the small vase shaped similar to two Buddha's Hand fruits, or fingered sitrons, one larger than the other, two monkeys climbed on the side, the bottom supported by leaves and branches; the stone of translucent celadon and russet color. Ming Dynasty period.