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

 Lot # 270 
A BLUE AND WHITE STEELYARD BALANCE    清末 青花瓷器秤


  • Dimension: L: 13 3/8 in (34 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3500

The balance beam depicts a flying dragon and a phoenix, with the heads forming the two ends, the weight depict flying bats amongst clouds, and the plate with Chinese characters surrounded by lotus and vine patterns, the reverse with Chinese verses. Late Qing Dynasty period.