Lot Essay
A similar hawk was sold in London, 15 October 1968, lot 29.
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QIANLONG (1736-95)
Details
A RARE LARGE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL FIGURE OF A HAWK
QIANLONG (1736-95)
Naturalistically modelled standing on both feet with its head turned to the left and its wings gathered, the turquoise body covered with finely detailed feathers, the underside with a small circular aperture
9 in. (22.8 cm.) high
QIANLONG (1736-95)
Naturalistically modelled standing on both feet with its head turned to the left and its wings gathered, the turquoise body covered with finely detailed feathers, the underside with a small circular aperture
9 in. (22.8 cm.) high
Special notice
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