A water sprinkler in the shape of a three-legged toad
China, Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century. Bronze. With large aperture to the back and a small one to the mouth. Length: 13 cm. (BA)
The three-legged toad is a symbol of the moon, whereas the three-legged raven is symbolic of the sun. The toad is also a symbol of a long life.
青铜滴水器
中国，明朝，十六/十七世纪，铸成三脚蟾蜍状
Expert: M.A. Angelika Borchert
M.A. Angelika Borchert
+43-1-515 60-641
angelika.borchert@dorotheum.at
03.12.2014 - 14:00
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EUR 700,- do EUR 1.000,-
A water sprinkler in the shape of a three-legged toad
China, Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century. Bronze. With large aperture to the back and a small one to the mouth. Length: 13 cm. (BA)
The three-legged toad is a symbol of the moon, whereas the three-legged raven is symbolic of the sun. The toad is also a symbol of a long life.
青铜滴水器
中国，明朝，十六/十七世纪，铸成三脚蟾蜍状
Expert: M.A. Angelika Borchert
M.A. Angelika Borchert
+43-1-515 60-641
angelika.borchert@dorotheum.at
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| Aukce: | Asian art |
| Typ aukce: | Salónní aukce |
| Datum: | 03.12.2014 - 14:00 |
| Místo konání aukce: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Prohlídka: | 27.11. - 03.12.2014 |