A LARGE SILVER AND ENAMEL NECKLACE AND A COLLECTION OF ENAME...

Lot 147
03.11.2020 14:00UTC +00:00
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£ 15 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Lieu de l'événementRoyaume-Uni, London
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Lot 147 | A LARGE SILVER AND ENAMEL NECKLACE AND A COLLECTION OF ENAME...
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£ 5 000 – 10 000
A LARGE SILVER AND ENAMEL NECKLACE AND A COLLECTION OF ENAMEL AND KINGFISHER FEATHER JEWELLERY

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

The necklace has a silver collar and is hung with a large shaped box enclosing an interior palace scene with the emperor receiving gifts before an audience of scholar officials, tribute bearers, children and a horse. The figures are rendered in gilt metal, the building in tones of turquoise, blue and aubergine enamels whilst details including the throne, the horse's saddle and leaves are all skillfully highlighted in kingfisher feather. The reverse is enamelled with a bold bird and peony design. The necklace is hung with green and white beads and a double phoenix jade pendant. The collection also comprises enamel-decorated jewellery including a tasseled 'vase and double phoenix' pendant, three hairpins, a hair comb, a pair of earrings, two buttons and a nail guard.

The necklace 25 in. (63.5 cm.) long

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Royaume-Uni
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30.10.2020 – 02.11.2020
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