Asian Art Auction

December 13, 2010

LOT 292

Lot 292

Famille Verte and Iron Red Snuff Bottle , Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Famille Verte and Iron Red Snuff Bottle , Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Lot 292 Details
Famille Verte and Iron Red Snuff Bottle , Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Depicting a procession led by two demons, followed by the demon hunter Zhongkui on horseback, and his sister in a two wheeled chair, carved coral stopper
height 2.8" — 6.5 cm.

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $336
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

The scene tells the story of Zhongkui after becoming the king of ghosts in hell. To thank his best friend Du Ping for burying him, Zhongkui gave him his younger sister in marriage.

CONDITION DETAILS

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