A hardstone mounted silver vase
Estimate $800 – $1,200
the pear-shaped body supported on a domed foot and surmounted by a slender waisted neck set with double animal mask loop handles, the sides and neck applied with lapis-lazuli, coral and turquoise cabuchons within filigree and petal borders and further decorated with stylised dragons in relief, the base stamped 925 SILVER
846 gms total weight, 25 cm high
- Lot Sold $1,300 (Hammer Price)
- $1,586 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Some small cabuchons missing from the decoration around the neck. Some surface wear, generally good condition.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |