Silver. China, late Qing dynasty
(1644-1912)

南瓜形執壺

Ribbed gourd form, tall, arched handle, the spout curved s-shaped and delicate.

Running around the pot is a repousse; depiction of the Baxian, the Eight Immortals, each of whom is standing on heavenly clouds. On the field across from the handle are longevity peaches; the lid plastically featuring a squirrel (songshu). The handle features tendrils and foliage. On the vaulted foot is the manufacturer's seal. Good condition.

HEIGHT 高14 CM

Private collection of an Austrian art dealer 奧地利藝術商的私人收藏 no. 編號 146 - 205 This private collection of Asian art objects, gathered over decades, is being sold step by step due to reasons of age. The objects were acquired during the last 30 to 35 years with the appropriate specialized knowledge, in part, at auctions, in Asia during various trips, or from diverse private collection. 這個歷經幾十年建立起來的亞洲藝術品的私人收藏 出於個人年紀原因將被慢慢出售。其中藏品是在過 去的30至35年中憑著相應的專業知識，一部分來自 拍賣或者在亞洲的旅行中又或是從其他不同私人收 藏中購得。

銀，中國，晚清 (1644-1912)