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

 Lot # 216 
A PAIR OF MELON FORM LACQUER BOTTLES WITH LIDS    清 漆器剔紅鑲金瓜型瓶一對


  • Dimension: Top: 2 1/8 in (5.4 cm) W: 7 7/8 in (20 cm) H: 10 3/4 in (27.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3000

Of tapering ovoid form, with melon-like sections, each gild with flying bats, Chinese coins, and Chinese characters, the lid with similar design gild. Bottom bears two character mark "Dazhai". Qing Dynasty period.