Lot Essay
Cf. the similar gourd illustrated by Wang Shixiang, The Charms of the Gourd, pl.5
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A RARE NATURAL KNOTTED GOURD
QING DYNASTY
Details
A RARE NATURAL KNOTTED GOURD
qing dynasty
The long slender neck wound above the pear-shaped body into a single wide knot and gracefully curved upward to the tip
15in. (38cm.) high, carved stand
qing dynasty
The long slender neck wound above the pear-shaped body into a single wide knot and gracefully curved upward to the tip
15in. (38cm.) high, carved stand