A famille rose enameled porcelain figural plaque
20th century
Depicting the late Ming dynasty warrior-poetess Xue Susu on horseback standing beneath a willow tree while another consort nearby looks off into the distance unaware of the death-defying feats of marksmanship conducted perilously close to her head, all beneath a long prose ode describing the scene and Xue's artistic and athletic achievements; mounted into a wood frame.
15 x 9 7/8in (38 x 25cm) plaque
21 3/4 x 15 1/4in (55 x 38.5cm) frame
Depicting the late Ming dynasty warrior-poetess Xue Susu on horseback standing beneath a willow tree while another consort nearby looks off into the distance unaware of the death-defying feats of marksmanship conducted perilously close to her head, all beneath a long prose ode describing the scene and Xue's artistic and athletic achievements; mounted into a wood frame.
15 x 9 7/8in (38 x 25cm) plaque
21 3/4 x 15 1/4in (55 x 38.5cm) frame
Sold for
US$ 5,000
inc. premium
Lot heading
Property from the Estate of Sidney & Vivian Konigsberg, proceeds to benefit Technion University, Israel
Category: Asian Art / Chinese Works of Art
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