Lot No. 29 +


A water sprinkler in the shape of a three-legged toad


A water sprinkler in the shape of a three-legged toad - Asian art

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:
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

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