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A massive carved coral vase and cover A large coral figure of an immortal
Late 19th/early 20th century Late 19th/early 20th century
Rising from turbulent waters and churning waves, the high-shouldered Possibly Lan Caihe, holding a double carp shaped basket with
amphora enclosed by a network of clouds and foam engendered by emerging peony branch, two blossom-laden branches forming
two formidable dragons contesting a flaming jewel under elaborate lion part of her headdress as she is captured mid-stride carrying her
mask handles suspending single rings, a stately phoenix bird biting a burden, the elegant immortal dressed in long flowing robes under
peony branch and resting on one handle. a mugwort girdle, supported by a reticulated turquoise stone and
14 1/4in (36.2cm) high painted wood base.
$10,000 - 15,000 14 1/2in (36.9cm) high
$8,000 - 12,000
Provenance
acquired in 1966 as per acquisition number 1966.321 Provenance
acquired in 1966 as per acquisition number 1966.358
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