California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 24, 2017  September 24, 2017

 Lot # 3448 
CLOISONNE GILT BRONZE MYTHICAL BEAST DROPPER    清 銅鎏金掐絲琺瑯獸形水滴


  • Dimension: Height: 2 in (5.1 cm) Length: 4 1/4 in (10.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2500

Portrayed in a crouching position, the beast's large head crowned with two horns above heavy eyebrows, grasping a winged bowl in its mouth, body with blue enamelled scales, back cast with stopper with tai chi finial, the underside with four character QIANLONG mark. Qing Dynasty period.