Lot no. 1693
Covered jade vase, China, with archaizing decoration of stylized dragons chasing flamed pearls, two handles in the form of the head of a supernatural creature holding a ring, a third small handle in the form of a bird holding a loose ring, the lid decorated with a mythological creature, on a base (not integral), h. 32 cm (with lid)
Provenance: collection of the Ghezzi family, from Zurich, jewellers and antique dealers for almost a century
A jade vase and cover, China, 32 cm high (with cover)
Provenance: Ghezzi family collection from Zurich, jewellers and antique dealers for almost a century
玉蓋瓶
高32厘米
General surface wear
Few small chips
A few surface scratches
Overall wear to the surface
A few small chips
Some surface scratches
GHEZZI FAMILY COLLECTION
Maison Piguet is pleased to present the second part of the collection of the Ghezzi family, jewellers and antique dealers for almost a century. The collection comprises more than 200 lots from a wide range of fields. Of particular note is a collection of Art Nouveau vases, including two large Gallé vases (lots 1263, 1265), a set of Chinese cloisonné enamels (lots 1703 to 1705) and a gilt bronze Amitayus (lot 1679). The entire collection included in the catalogue can be found by entering the keyword "Ghezzi" in the search bar on our website and scanning the QR code. All lots marked in red in the printed catalogue come from this collection.
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