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A hardwood carved 'prunus and magpie' libation cup, — A hardwood carved 'prunus and magpie' libation cup, Qing dynasty 清 硬木雕喜上眉梢紋角盃

A hardwood carved 'prunus and magpie' libation cup,

A hardwood carved 'prunus and magpie' libation cup, Qing dynasty 清 硬木雕喜上眉梢紋角盃

This Qing Dynasty hardwood carved libation cup features the auspicious subject of prunus blossoms and magpies, embodying the Chinese artistic tradition of combining natural imagery with symbolic meaning. The carved vessel represents the refined craftsmanship characteristic of Chinese decorative arts.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

CHINA / 5000 YEARS

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000

Lot 548

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A hardwood carved 'prunus and magpie' libation cup,, A hardwood carved 'prunus and magpie' libation cup, Qing dynasty 清 硬木雕喜上眉梢紋角盃

This Qing Dynasty hardwood carved libation cup features the auspicious subject of prunus blossoms and magpies, embodying the Chinese artistic tradition of combining natural imagery with symbolic meaning. The carved vessel represents the refined craftsmanship characteristic of Chinese decorative arts.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Brown, Traditional, Magpie, Decorative Arts, Carved Wood, Qing Dynasty, Nature, Ornamental, Prunus, Chinese