Asian Auction, Session 1

December 03, 2012

LOT 211

Lot 211

Famille Rose Porcelain Panel, Republican Period

Famille Rose Porcelain Panel, Republican Period
Lot 211 Details
Famille Rose Porcelain Panel, Republican Period

Depicting Liu Bang, founder and first Emperor of the Han Dynasty, holding his sword and confronting a large sinuous snake in the middle of a field surrounded by rockery and tall grass. Mounted in a wood openwork frame decorated with scrolling vines and blossoms
diameter 11.2" — 28.5 cm.

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $780
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

The scene depicted on this panel is known as the “Uprising of the Slaying of the White Serpent”. According to the legend, after slaying the large snake, Liu Bang encountered an old woman crying by the side of the road. When he approached, she prophesied of a new emperor before mysteriously disappearing and many believed that the prophesy foretold Liu Bang’s destiny as emperor.

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 211
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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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