Lot 109
The bowl is finely carved to the exterior with the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove engaged in various literati pursuits, including playing the qin, accompanied by young attendants set within a bamboo grove, the interior lined with silvered metal.
Similar example see Bonhams London, 2/11/2021, lot 14. A larger example see Christie's Hong Kong, 20/11/2023, lot 2944.
明 剔紅竹林七賢盌
12.6cm diameter
Estimate $5,500 - $7,500
It's overall in good condition. There are expected cracks and minor losses to the lacquer throughout. The silver coloured metal have slightly tarnished and with numerous scratches and small dents, which are all consistent with age and use.
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Sakamoto family collection, Tokyo.
Fine Chinese and Asian Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8763
11:00am - 2 March 2025
Hawthorn
VIEWING
Thurs 27 Feb - Sat 1 Mar, 10am - 4pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC
CONTACT
Luke Guan
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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