RARE ET IMPORTANT PANNEAU EN KESI
RARE ET IMPORTANT PANNEAU EN KESI
RARE ET IMPORTANT PANNEAU EN KESI
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RARE ET IMPORTANT PANNEAU EN KESI

CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, EPOQUE QIANLONG (1736-1795)

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RARE ET IMPORTANT PANNEAU EN KESI
CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, EPOQUE QIANLONG (1736-1795)
Tissé de fils polychromes et or, il représente un grand vase double-gourde tenu par quatre garçons rieurs marchant au-dessus des flots tumultueux. Un ruban souple délicatement noué en son centre, l'extérieur du vase est agrémenté de deux caractères da et ji parmi une multitude de calebasses, le col laissant apparaitre des branchages de pivoines épanouies.
Dimensions avec le cadre: 108 x 69 cm. (42 ½ x 27 1/8 in.), encadré sous verre
Provenance
Previously in the Collection of Constance Coolidge Crowninshield (1892-1973), wife of the American diplomat Ray Atherton (1883-1960) who worked as the secretary of legation in Beijing during 1917 and 1923, thence by descent to the current owner.
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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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A RARE AND IMPORTANT FRAMED AND GLAZED KESI 'DAJI' PANEL
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)

Lot Essay

The decoration on the present kesi panel encompasses numerous auspicious symbols. The double-gourd is associated with Daoism, as it is the attribute of the immortal Li Tieguai; it is also symbolic of prosperity and abundance, and in particular, an abundance of male children. This theme of abundance is reinforced by the characters, da ji, 'great auspiciousness'.

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