English Description:
A Chinese sodalite tableau of the goddess Xiwangmu (西王母),
the queen mother of the West.
The stone of inky blue relieved with small flashes of white,
the windswept figure carrying an armful of peaches beside a pierced rocky outcrop,
light carved wood stand inlaid with silver wire.
A preview of the article in our local store
or gallery is possible at any time by prior appointment.
Pictures taken by daylight and also an external
detailed condition report can be provided upon request.
Item's measurements:
Height with wood stand: ca. 22 cm
Measurements without stand:
Height: ca. 17. 7 cm Diameter: ca. 21. 2 cm Depth: ca. 4. 5 cm
Weight without wood stand: ca. 937. 35 g
Date:
Mid 20th century
Condition:
With light signs of wear, a small chip at the tip of the fly whisk,
other than that in good uncleaned condition.
For further details about the condition, please look at the pictures below,
since they are an important addition to the item description.
"Due to the light conditions in product photography and different screen settings
it may occur that the color of the product is not reproduced authentically."
Provenance:
From a Paris estate sale, Hôtel Drouot 2001
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or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.
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- German and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
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