Lot 387
A Chinese Reticulated Mother-of-Pearl Shell
Sale 1015 - Strong Diversions: Property from a Lifetime of Play
Mar 28, 2022
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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Estimate
$500 -
700
Price Realized
$375
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Lot Description
A Chinese Reticulated Mother-of-Pearl Shell
20TH CENTURY
貝母鏤雕瑞獸圖擺件 連木座
the large shell finely pierced with an elaborate scene of incorporating the its natural curves to show winged and cloven beasts in fantastical ground composed of prunus and peony above a ground of rolling waves, all nestled in a reticulated hardwood stand carved with rising plum blossoms.
the large shell finely pierced with an elaborate scene of incorporating the its natural curves to show winged and cloven beasts in fantastical ground composed of prunus and peony above a ground of rolling waves, all nestled in a reticulated hardwood stand carved with rising plum blossoms.
Length 9 in., 23 cm.
Property from The Strong National Museum of Play, sold to benefit the Collections Fund
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