A large probably Hong Kong carved Pinctada shell. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 386 Dα

A large probably Hong Kong carved Pinctada shell. Mid-19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
03.06.2015, 14:00 - Chinese Decorative Arts, Tibet/Nepal, India, South-East Asia
Estimate: 1.300 € - 1.500 €

A large probably Hong Kong carved Pinctada shell. Mid-19th century

A large Pinctada shell carved in low relief with numerous figures in a cityscape, illustrating the story of King Zhuang of Chu fighting by the Qinghe bridge. Probably Hong Kong. Mid-19th century.
Height 24 cm; length 26 cm