Asian Art Auction, Session 2

June 06, 2011

LOT 338

Lot 338

Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Incense Table, Xiangji, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century or Earlier

Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Incense Table, Xiangji, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century or Earlier
Lot 338 Details
Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Incense Table, Xiangji, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century or Earlier

Raised on four cabriolet legs on a square base, the waisted table top with beaded edge and chamfered corners , the top and base surfaces with landscapes picked out in mother-of-pearl inlays
24" x 15.7" x 15.7" — 61 x 40 x 40 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $504
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

A similar though more densely decorated and earlier example of the style can be seen in Sotheby’s New York, March 19, 2007, lot 411. This item was described as a “wine table” and dated Yuan to Ming Dynasty

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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