Asian Auction
Thu, Jun 17, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 113
Famille Verte Chinese Porcelain Vase
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
possibly Qing dynasty, white ground with finely enameled decoration of figures in a courtyard, depicts General Guan Yu in a tattooing ceremony, floral and ruyi border on shoulder, 9-1/2 in.
Note: A scene on the vase shows General Guan Yu receiving a tattoo on his back. The tattoo loosely translates "loyalty to country must be above all, even one's own life."
Provenance: Estate of the Late Janet N. and Clarence L. Adams, Jr., Raleigh, North Carolina
Condition
excellent condition, faint hairline at undersideÿ
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