Auction 159 Asian Art

98

A gilt-metal and enamel filigree bixi dragon-turtle cup mounted with a celadon jade bangle


Estimate

1.000 - 1.500


Session

8 May 2026


Description

China, 20th century

Of bixi (dragon-turtle) form, in gilt-metal filigree with polychrome enamels

With open-mouthed dragon head, the body covered in blue enamel scales, the carapace with geometric filigree decoration in reddish-brown enamel, four clawed feet and a tail with green cut-out finial

The cup rim formed by a celadon jade bangle, the interior in gilt metal

Marked "Silver" to the base



二十世纪 鎏金银累丝点軳珐琅镶玉龙龟形杯

18x11,5x8 cm



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