Lot 122
The vase is supported by three equidistant gilded copper goat figures, crafted with remarkable lifelikeness, symbolizing the traditional concept of Sanyang Kaitai (Three Goats Heralding Prosperity).
The word "goat" (yang) is a homophone for "sun" (yang), with the three goats representing the rising sun, midday sun, and setting sun—each symbolizing vibrant vitality. The rising sun signifies illumination and radiant clarity; the midday sun represents fullness and brilliance; and the setting sun embodies a golden glow and majestic beauty. Additionally, "goat" (yang) is also associated with "auspiciousness" (xiang). Its gentle and refined nature has long been regarded as a symbol of etiquette and morality, embodying the virtues of "gentle as a lamb.
晚明 掐絲琺瑯三羊花插
此花插整體呈圓筒狀，筒壁施天藍色琺瑯釉為地，又有紅、黃、白、綠、藍等各種色料勾勒出的纏枝花卉分佈其表面。圓筒口部置蓋，銅鎏金的蓋面凸起，滿佈祥雲飛蝠的圖案，又開中心一大、周圍六小的七個開孔，可作插花之用。圓筒底部同樣為掐絲琺瑯纏枝蓮紋，中心處留“景泰年製”款，邊緣處則是等距承三頭銅鎏金羊作為底足，羊身惟妙惟肖，暗喻傳統的“三羊開泰”之說。
“羊”同“陽”，三羊即指朝陽、正陽、夕陽，三者皆含勃勃生機之意：朝陽啟明，其台光熒；正陽中天，其台宣朗；夕陽輝照，其台騰射。“羊”又作“祥”，以其儒雅溫和的特性而被人們視作講究禮儀、遵從道德的化身，從而引申出“德如羔羊”的秉性。
19cm high
Estimate $12,000 - $25,000
Overall in good condition, wear to gilt which is consistent with age and use. Please click here to see the detail photos of the whole auction.
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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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