Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.
Chinese Qing Dynasty painted silk panel, c,1890. Of rectangular…
Auction House:
Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
10-Mar-2019
Lot No.
***
Description:
Chinese Qing Dynasty painted silk panel, c,1890. Of rectangular form, depicting a tiger surrounded by 'The five Poisons', lizard, beetle, spider, scorpion and snake, in tones of black on orange silk, mounted, 43.5 cm x 62 cm catalogue note: the five Poisons in one of the more unusual groups in Chinese Mythology. These images were considered to have great protective powers for a person. The images of the five Poisons varied regionally. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
Estimate:
***
Price:
***
Category:
Unclassified