Lot 276
This gui is crafted from white jade and features a classic flat shape. At the top, a radiant treasure orb is carved in relief, while two majestic dragons rise along the edges of the gui, as if fiercely vying for the orb. At the bottom, tumultuous waves are depicted, with a smaller gui-shaped element emerging from the sea, creating a dynamic and tension-filled composition. Every detail is meticulously carved, reflecting exceptional craftsmanship.
It's with a fitted zitan stand, crafted from fine materials with a deep, rich tone, exuding a sense of elegance and stability. The stand is intricately carved with numerous interconnected ruyi lingzhi motifs, harmonizing perfectly with the jade gui's design, achieving a seamless blend of aesthetics and symbolism.
Gui is one of the six ritual jade objects in ancient China, characterized by a pointed upper end, a flat lower edge, and a thin, flat shape. It was widely used as an emblem of rank and status during court rituals and as a sacrificial or ceremonial object for oaths. During the Qing dynasty, the emperors, with their fondness for antiquity, commissioned the Zaobanchu (Imperial Workshop) to create various archaistic objects, reviving ancient forms with the era's finest craftsmanship, adding a unique charm to these pieces.
清 和田白玉雕雙龍圭
圭是中國古代的六禮器之一，器形上部尖銳下端平直，呈片狀，被廣泛用作朝覲禮見時標明等級身份的瑞玉及祭祀盟誓的祭器。清代皇帝嗜古，命造辦處製作出各色仿古器玩，以當時最出色的工藝水平來重塑古老的記憶，別有一番情趣。
此圭以白玉製成，為典型的片狀圭，最上方浮雕一枚寶光四射的寶珠，下方兩條巨龍沿著圭緣騰空而起，仿佛正對寶珠展開激烈的爭奪，最下方表現波濤洶湧的海面，海水中有一枚小型的圭狀物凸起，整幅畫面充滿張力和韻動感，對細節處的雕琢也是精益求精。圭下配紫檀木座，用料考究，色調深沉，彰顯穩重大方兼具美觀。座通體雕成聚合在一起的無數如意靈芝，與玉圭的風格相得益彰，天融合一。
23.2cm high
Estimate $15,000 - $25,000
Overall in good condition.
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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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