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LOT 31

Lot 31

A Pair of Imperial Gold-Thread Embroidered Yellow Silk Perfume Pouches, Xiangnang, 19th Century

A Pair of Imperial Gold-Thread Embroidered Yellow Silk Perfume Pouches, Xiangnang, 19th Century
Lot 31 Details
A Pair of Imperial Gold-Thread Embroidered Yellow Silk Perfume Pouches, Xiangnang, 19th Century

清 十九世纪 宫廷盘金绣香囊一对

The peach-form pouches worked in metallic gold and silver threads to depict a double-gourd with the characters 'daji' issuing a leafy spray, further embroidered with the "five poisons" (snakes, scorpions, centipedes, toads, and spiders); fitted with yellow silk tassels
pouch 3.5 x 3 in — 9 x 7.5 cm

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $1,045.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Pair of Imperial Gold-Thread Embroidered Yellow Silk Perfume Pouches, Xiangnang, 19th Century
  • A Pair of Imperial Gold-Thread Embroidered Yellow Silk Perfume Pouches, Xiangnang, 19th Century
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Compare with similar pouches from Christie's New York, March 19, 2008, lots 38 and 62
类似一例请参考纽约佳士得2008年3月19日，拍品编号38及62

Christie's New York, March 19, 2008, lot 38
Christie's New York, March 19, 2008, lot 62
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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