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

 Lot # 129 
A CLOISONNE ENAMEL DOUBLE GOURD 'SHOU' CHARACTER HANGING PANEL    銅胎掐絲琺瑯葫蘆型壽字掛瓶


  • Dimension: H: 24 1/2 in (62.2 cm) W: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4000
  • Estimate To: $5000

Of double gourd shape, this upper part of the gourd section is gilt-decorated with imperial poem in clerical form, the lower part features the eight Buddhist treasures amid foliage patterns, all flanking a gilt-bronze character 'Shou' in the center. The border is decorated with gilt-bronze frame with incised foliage pattern and two auspicious bats in relief, and gilt bronze mount in the form of three bats attached on the top.