A water sprinkler in the shape of a three-legged toad
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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
Specialist: Angelika Borchert
Angelika Borchert
+43-1-515 60-641
angelika.borchert@dorotheum.at
03.12.2014 - 14:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 700.- to 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
Specialist: Angelika Borchert
Angelika Borchert
+43-1-515 60-641
angelika.borchert@dorotheum.at
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Auction: | Asian art |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 03.12.2014 - 14:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 27.11. - 03.12.2014 |