Illustrated catalogue of the remarkable collection of ancient Chinese bronzes, beautiful old porcelains, amber and stone carvings, sumptuous eighteenth century brocades, interesting old paintings on glas and fine old carpets, rugs and furniture, from ancient palaces and temples of China comprising the private collection of a Chinese nobleman of Tien-Tsin (1914)
Yamanaka & Company, Carroll, Dana H · New York, American art association · leaf 36
and holding a smalljar with swinging handle over liis knees,wearing on his back as cloak and head-covering in one the pelt of a spotted stag—emblem of longevity—with antlers andhoofs included as ornaments. The spots onthe deers coat are indicated by finely in-cised stars. Heifjht, \ inches.… … engraving. Length, 3</4 inches. 37—Twelfth Century Amber Carving Rich brown amber, with a sparkling translucency of brilliant topaz hue when held to the light, carved in the form of seamed, waved and weathered rocks in a grotto or woodland dell, with a winged insect and a frog crawling over…
Art objects, Chinese · Art, Chinese
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