Lot 300
300
Property from the Estate of MARC HAAS
A FAHUA RETICULATED GARDEN SEAT

Details
A FAHUA RETICULATED GARDEN SEAT
MING DYNASTY

Of barrel shape, the sides pierced and molded with two pairs of confronted phoenix separated by monster mask reserves on a band of reticulated clouds, set between borders of raised bosses, with incised clouds above and foaming waves below, the domed top with four lotus leaves surrounding a pierced, central flowerhead, all in turquoise, yellow and cream on a rich aubergine ground, minor chips--14in. (35.6cm.) high, wood stand

Lot Essay

It is unusual to find a reticulated fahua garden seat, although a pair carved and pierced with Buddhistic lions was sold in London,
June 10, 1974, lot 115. For an unpierced example with mask handles and scrolling foliage mounted in ormolu see the Catalogue of Chinese Art Objects, collected by Edward R. Bacon, New York, 1929