California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 14, 2014  June 14, 2014

 Lot # 27 
AN APPLIQUE ZITAN WOOD VASE WITH COVER    民國 紫檀雕獅耳雙環帶蓋扁瓶 鑲碧玉壽山石螺鈿白玉


  • Dimension: H: 9 3/4 in (24.7 cm) W: 7 1/2 in (19 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2000
  • Estimate To: $2500

Of flattened form, the vase carved from zitan wood, inset with nephrite jade, shoushan stone, mother of pearl, jade, and other semi-precious gems, depicting on one side a pond side scene with two geese and a dragonfly with lotus flowers, on reverse with cranes near a large pine tree, the lid and sides depicting additional flowers and trees. The rectangular bottom and lid rim carved with scrolling key-fret patterns, the sides with two lion mask handles and looped rings. The wood with fine natural grains and color. Republic period.