QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)

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TWO CLOISONNÉ AND CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL BUDDHIST EMBLEMS
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
Each emblem is intricately cast, rising from a small vase depicting stylised lotus flowers and supported on a tiered base decorated with crashing waves. One depicts the canopy, decorated in bright yellow, and the other the parasol in shades of green, red and blue.
The taller one 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm.) high (2)

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Lot Essay

The canopy, san, represents the victory of Buddhist teachings; the parasol, gai, symbolizes the protection of Buddhism. These two emblems originate from a set of the Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang. These emblems were initially introduced to China during the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) through the spread of Tibetan Buddhism, and became popular motifs in the decorative arts of the Qing dynasty.
See two very similar Buddhist emblems sold in Christie's London, 6 November 2012, lot 42.

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