Asian Art Auction

December 05, 2011

LOT 396

Lot 396

Large Pale Celadon Jade Belt Hook 18th/19th Century

Large Pale Celadon Jade Belt Hook 18th/19th Century
Lot 396 Details
Large Pale Celadon Jade Belt Hook 18th/19th Century

Well-carved with a fierce chilong forming the head, the beast looking towards a smaller, sinuous chilong rendered in openwork climbing along the shaft and carrying a sprig of lingzhi
length 6.5" — 16.5 cm.

Estimate $6,000-$8,000

Realised: $10,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Lots 394 to 398: Chinese Works of Art from the Estate of David Carlisle. David Carlisle was Professor of physics, chemistry, and biology at the University of Toronto, and visiting Fellow of Massey College.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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