California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 15, 2013  Dec. 15, 2013

 Lot # 82 
A CLOISONNE ENAMEL AND GILD MOON-FLASK    十九世紀 銅胎掐絲琺瑯”赤壁賦”雙耳大扁壺 大清乾隆年製款


  • Dimension: H: 18 1/8 in (46 cm) W: 13 1/4 in (33.5 cm) Top: 3 1/8 in (8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $10000
  • Estimate To: $12000

Of flattened ovoid form, the moon-flask with one roundel on each side, one depicts a small boat full of people traveling across river stream near tall cliff and trees, the reverse depicts a river and mountain scenery, with three young boys each herding a water buffalo near the river and under trees, the sides with elaborate dragon patterns, the neck with confronting phoenix, below scrolling ruyi band pattern near the rim, the gild handles curved gracefully, attached to the body and neck, with additional gild on the rim, base, and background. Bottom bears six character “QIANLONG” mark. 19th century