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KANGXI (1662-1722), THE SILVER-GILT AUGSBURG 1741-1743, ESAIAS BUSCH IV
Details
A silver-gilt-mounted Chinese Imari ewer
Kangxi (1662-1722), the silver-gilt Augsburg 1741-1743, Esaias Busch IV
The broad baluster body painted with scrolling lotus divided by a gilt horizontal rib around the base and centre, the flat top surmounted by two upright flanges flanking a bracket-handle shaped as two dragons contesting the pearl, pierced with a kidney-shaped aperture to fit the silver-gilt cover opposite the short spout, hairline body crack
24.2 cm. high
Kangxi (1662-1722), the silver-gilt Augsburg 1741-1743, Esaias Busch IV
The broad baluster body painted with scrolling lotus divided by a gilt horizontal rib around the base and centre, the flat top surmounted by two upright flanges flanking a bracket-handle shaped as two dragons contesting the pearl, pierced with a kidney-shaped aperture to fit the silver-gilt cover opposite the short spout, hairline body crack
24.2 cm. high
Literature
Seling, Augsburger Goldschmiede, München, 1980, Vol. III, p.365
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.