Lot Essay
A similarly carved example but smaller in size, was sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 28 May 2014, Lot 3002.
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THE PROPERTY OF AN ASIAN COLLECTOR
A CARVED ALOESWOOD VASE
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Details
A CARVED ALOESWOOD VASE
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The slender vessel is carved and pierced, working with the natural form of the wood. It is carved as a gnarled tree trunk, decorated all around with branches bearing prunus flowers. The wood is of a rich tone.
8 1/4 in. (21 cm.) high, 234 g., box
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The slender vessel is carved and pierced, working with the natural form of the wood. It is carved as a gnarled tree trunk, decorated all around with branches bearing prunus flowers. The wood is of a rich tone.
8 1/4 in. (21 cm.) high, 234 g., box
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