11th Nov, 2024 11:00
Embracing Shadows; Arts of Asia
19
A SMALL FAMILLE VERTE 'QILIN' JAR
China, Transitional period, circa 1644
A SMALL FAMILLE VERTE 'QILIN' JAR
China, Transitional period, circa 1644
The gently tapered body painted with four panels containing mythical beasts breathing fire wisps in a wild landscape, all between bands of flowerheads and leafy scrolls to the shoulder and foot, the neck with a row of stylised petals, together with a reticulated wood stand.
18cm (2)
青花五彩麒麟望月罐, 明清过渡时期, 约1644年
Sold for £123
A SMALL FAMILLE VERTE 'QILIN' JAR
China, Transitional period, circa 1644
The gently tapered body painted with four panels containing mythical beasts breathing fire wisps in a wild landscape, all between bands of flowerheads and leafy scrolls to the shoulder and foot, the neck with a row of stylised petals, together with a reticulated wood stand.
18cm (2)
青花五彩麒麟望月罐, 明清过渡时期, 约1644年
Auction: Embracing Shadows; Arts of Asia, 11th Nov, 2024
If light is scarce then light is scarce; we will immerse ourselves in the darkness and there discover its own particular beauty.
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, In Praise of Shadows, 1933
The inaugural auction of the Arts of Asia department, entitled ‘Embracing Shadows’ inspired by the famous Japanese author’s essay on aesthetics comprises over 130 lots of paintings, prints, ceramics, lacquer, jewellery and bronze from Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam, Burma and Tibet spanning over a timeline from the late neolithic period to modern day.
Among the sale highlights are Chinese Imperial famille rose ‘Bitter Melon’ bowl bearing a six character Daoguang mark and of the period and an 18th century handscroll depicting foreign emissaries presenting horses at the court. It also features a Japanese gilt wood figure of Dainichi Nyorai from Azuchi Momoyama period and a group of 20th century Japanese prints including a private collection of works by Toshi and Hodaka Yoshida and other artists.
For any specific queries regarding East Asian art, specifically Japanese material, reach out to Marta Somauroo at marta@azcaauction.com. For anything relating to Southeast Asian art, please contact the Head of Department, Beatrice Campi, at beatrice@azcaauction.com.
All lots are subject to Buyer's Premium of 23% + VAT
Viewing
Viewing will take place at the following address:
Azca Auctions
188 Hammersmith Road
London, W6 7DJ
Viewing Times:
Friday 1st Nov 10am - 4pm
Saturday 2nd Nov 11am - 4pm
Monday 4th Nov 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 5th Nov 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 6th Nov 10am - 4pm
Thursday 7th Nov 10am - 4pm
Friday 8th Nov 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9th Nov 11am - 4pm
Sunday 10th Nov 11am - 4pm
