RARE QING DYNASTY CARVED TIBETAN BUDDHIST HEAD.

RARE QING DYNASTY CARVED TIBETAN BUDDHIST HEAD. Possibly rhinoceros horn. Impressed with a 4-character Kangxi reign mark (1662-1722). This stylistic Bodhisattva bust mounted on an angular circular plinth carved with guilloches, the underside with impressed Kangxi reign mark. This item is accompanied by a fitted Hualimu or rosewood presentation box with sliding lid. SIZE: 6-3/4″ h x 3″ dia. Box: 4-3/4″ h x 9-1/2″ l x 4-3/4″ 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: Very fine original condition with very good patina and dark rich variegated coloration. 9-22138 (8,000-12,000)

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
	1169	$60,950.00	RARE QING DYNASTY CARVED TIBETAN BUDDHIST HEAD. Possibly rhinoceros horn. Impressed with a 4-character Kangxi reign mark (1662-1722). This stylistic Bodhisattva bust mounted on an angular circular plinth carved with guilloches, the underside with impressed Kangxi reign mark. This item is accompanied by a fitted Hualimu or rosewood presentation box with sliding lid. SIZE: 6-3/4″ h x 3″ dia. Box: 4-3/4″ h x 9-1/2″ l x 4-3/4″ 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: Very fine original condition with very good patina and dark rich variegated coloration. 9-22138 (8,000-12,000) 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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