A Gilded Age: NE Collects Europe Online
Description:
Gilt-bronze Repoussé and Jade Mongolian-style Ewer, China, with dragon-inspired spout and handle, the cover with a white jade openwork shishi on top, the neck decorated with carved jade chilongs in various poses, the body with three jade roundels against a repoussé ground with multi-tiered lappet bands inlaid with turquoise and coral glass pieces, the foot with a gilt repoussé chilong band, ht. 11 3/8 in.
Provenance: A New England Institution.
Estimate $300-500
Broken chain to connect the handle to cover. Several areas around stone with glue, probably repaired.
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ChinaElizabeth Haff
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Stuart Slavid
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Director of Fine Silver
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Kathleen M. Leland
Specialist, American & European Works of Art
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James Leighton
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Fine Photographs
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Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
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Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
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European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.