California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 July 7, 2018  July 7, 2018

 Lot # 5125 
A VERY RARE JADE CARVED 'PAIXIAO' FLUTE    漢 玉排簫


  • Dimension: Length: 2 3/4 in (7.0 cm) Width: 3 in (7.6 cm)
  • Estimate From: $20000
  • Estimate To: $55000

Han Dynasty period or later.


簫相傳為舜所製,有獨簫、排簫之分。在古代,特別於漢代,簫是流傳廣泛、深受社會各階層所喜愛。本件器物為漢代玉簫,等級很高,由七個管狀玉用足金連接而成。長短不一、粗細均勻。第一根管狀玉整體鈣化、通體褐色沁,其餘六根為青白玉。玉質優良,包漿醇熟。本件器物應當是王公貴族所用,是一件極其少見的收藏佳品。 張先生舊藏