UNIQUE & IMPORTANT NATURAL CRYSTAL CARVING OF TRIBUTE TO EMPRESS DOWAGER CIXI.

UNIQUE & IMPORTANT NATURAL CRYSTAL CARVING OF TRIBUTE TO EMPRESS DOWAGER CIXI. Circa 1894. This rare example was a birthday gift to the Empress Dowager Cixi in celebration of her 60th birthday (Oct. 10, 1894) by Prince Duan Aixinjueluo Zaiyi (1856-1922), nephew of Emperor Xianfeng (reign 1850-1861). This fanciful clear crystal carving depicting a central bearded Buddha standing with a walking staff in his right hand, a censor at his feet. Above his head is a rendering of a winged dragon beneath flying bats. A figure of a youth holding a fruit is above his right shoulder and an inscribed Fu character is above his left shoulder. To his left a deer, making an offering of a lingzhi or mushroom. On his right, above the stylized tree with jade green leaves, is a heron. The central figure standing on a rocky plinth is partially concealed behind these jade colored leaves, the natural rockwork also of a jade green color. When viewed from the rear the upper half of the carving is rendered with cloud bands centering a SHOU character at the apex, while the base clearly depicts a continuation of the tree branches. The tree roots continuing into the rockwork base. The whole mounted on a stylistic carved hardwood base of later vintage. A truly rare and fine example. SIZE: 20″ h x 13-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: Property of Prince Duan Aixinjueluo Zaiyi (1856-1922). From the private collection of the grandniece of the Last Emperor Puyi (reign 1906-1917) of the Qing Dynasty. Granddaughter of Puji and great-great granddaughter of the Dowager Empress Cixi (reign 1861-1908). CONDITION: In very fine original condition. 9-22139 (60,000-90,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1172	$115,000.00	UNIQUE & IMPORTANT NATURAL CRYSTAL CARVING OF TRIBUTE TO EMPRESS DOWAGER CIXI. Circa 1894. This rare example was a birthday gift to the Empress Dowager Cixi in celebration of her 60th birthday (Oct. 10, 1894) by Prince Duan Aixinjueluo Zaiyi (1856-1922), nephew of Emperor Xianfeng (reign 1850-1861). This fanciful clear crystal carving depicting a central bearded Buddha standing with a walking staff in his right hand, a censor at his feet. Above his head is a rendering of a winged dragon beneath flying bats. A figure of a youth holding a fruit is above his right shoulder and an inscribed Fu character is above his left shoulder. To his left a deer, making an offering of a lingzhi or mushroom. On his right, above the stylized tree with jade green leaves, is a heron. The central figure standing on a rocky plinth is partially concealed behind these jade colored leaves, the natural rockwork also of a jade green color. When viewed from the rear the upper half of the carving is rendered with cloud bands centering a SHOU character at the apex, while the base clearly depicts a continuation of the tree branches. The tree roots continuing into the rockwork base. The whole mounted on a stylistic carved hardwood base of later vintage. A truly rare and fine example. SIZE: 20″ h x 13-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: Property of Prince Duan Aixinjueluo Zaiyi (1856-1922). From the private collection of the grandniece of the Last Emperor Puyi (reign 1906-1917) of the Qing Dynasty. Granddaughter of Puji and great-great granddaughter of the Dowager Empress Cixi (reign 1861-1908). CONDITION: In very fine original condition. 9-22139 (60,000-90,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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