Asian Auction, Session 1

December 03, 2012

LOT 343

Lot 343

Cloisonné Enamel Water Buffalo Vessel, Qianlong Mark, 19th Century or Earlier

Cloisonné Enamel Water Buffalo Vessel, Qianlong Mark, 19th Century or Earlier
Lot 343 Details
Cloisonné Enamel Water Buffalo Vessel, Qianlong Mark, 19th Century or Earlier

The muscular beast with its tail tucked between its hind legs, swirling patterns along the body completed in navy blue, green, red, and gold against a sky-blue ground
length 7.9" — 20 cm.
four-character Qianlong mark

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $1,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Cloisonné Enamel Water Buffalo Vessel, Qianlong Mark, 19th Century or Earlier
  • Cloisonné Enamel Water Buffalo Vessel, Qianlong Mark, 19th Century or Earlier
Note:

Another buffalo of similar form can be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum, number M.75-1953

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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