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

 Lot # 79 
A PAIR OF ZITAN CARVED 'IMPERIAL POEM' DOUBLE GOURD WALL-VASES    清 紫檀雕葫蘆型禦題詩璧瓶一對


  • Dimension: H: 8 in (20.4 cm) W: 4 in (10.2 cm)
  • Estimate From: $8500
  • Estimate To: $10000

Of double gourd form, each wall hanging vase is carved with Imperial poem at the center roundel, the exterior carved with flowers and vines, the neck and base carved with scrolling keyfret patterns, and the shoulder carved with additional lappet patterns. Natural zitan wood color and grain easily visible on the vases. Qing Dynasty period.