ID 658668
Lot 518 | Jadefigur eines Schamanen, China
Estimate value
€ 800
The arrow vase in dark green jade with a lid. The neck typically flanked by two longitudinal loops. Decorated with chased tendrils and stylised mythical creatures. On a wooden base. Intact. Height 21.5 cm.
The name arrow vase derives from a game in which arrows or small sticks were thrown into such a vase. This game became widespread among the nobility and rich merchants during the Ming Dynasty. Combined with additional rituals and drinking games, the pastime became increasingly complex.
Provenance: From an old South German private collection.
Condition: II
Jadevase im archaischen Stil, China, späte Qing-Dynastie, 19. - frühes 20. Jhdt.
Pfeilvase aus dunkelgrüner Jade mit Deckel. Der Hals typischerweise flankiert von zwei Längsösen. Mit geschnittenen Ranken und stilisierten Fabelwesen dekoriert. Auf Holzsockel. Intakt. Höhe 21,5 cm.
Die Bezeichnung Pfeilvase leitet sich von einem Spiel her, bei dem Pfeile bzw. kleine Stäbchen in eine solche Vase geworfen wurden. Dieses Spiel verbreitete sich im Laufe der Ming-Dynastie unter den Adligen wie auch reichen Händlern. Mit zusätzlichen Ritualen und Trinkspielen verbunden, wurde der Zeitvertreib immer komplexer.
Provenienz: Süddeutsche Privatsammlung.
Zustand: II
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