Asian Art

August 2025, 2022
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LOT 89

Lot 89

A Chinese Dehua Blanc-de-Chine Flute, Xiao, Qing Dynasty

A Chinese Dehua Blanc-de-Chine Flute, Xiao, Qing Dynasty
Lot 89 Details
A Chinese Dehua Blanc-de-Chine Flute, Xiao, Qing Dynasty

清 德化仿生瓷箫

The hollow cylindrical body formed to resemble a natural bamboo stalk with moulded and incised bamboo nodes, one end cut with a triangular notch and moulded with two four-clawed dragons confronting a flaming pearl, all covered in an even creamy glaze
length 23.9 in — 60.7 cm

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $7,800
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A Chinese Dehua Blanc-de-Chine Flute, Xiao, Qing Dynasty
  • A Chinese Dehua Blanc-de-Chine Flute, Xiao, Qing Dynasty
  • A Chinese Dehua Blanc-de-Chine Flute, Xiao, Qing Dynasty
  • A Chinese Dehua Blanc-de-Chine Flute, Xiao, Qing Dynasty
  • A Chinese Dehua Blanc-de-Chine Flute, Xiao, Qing Dynasty
  • A Chinese Dehua Blanc-de-Chine Flute, Xiao, Qing Dynasty
  • A Chinese Dehua Blanc-de-Chine Flute, Xiao, Qing Dynasty
  • A Chinese Dehua Blanc-de-Chine Flute, Xiao, Qing Dynasty
Note:

Compare with examples sold at Bonhams Hong Kong, December 1, 2020, lot 36; and Bonhams London, May 16, 2013, lot 19

Bonhams Hong Kong, December 1, 2020, lot 36
Bonhams London, May 16, 2013, lot 19
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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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