Lot Essay
In Daoism, the deer is associated with longevity and immortality and this animal is often depicted together with the crane and the Star God of Longevity, Shoulao, as an auspicious symbol in Chinese art.
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CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF CLOISONNE ENAMEL MODELS OF DEER
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The recumbent white beasts cast in mirror image with their legs tucked to one side, with gilt antlers, ears, noses and bases
6 in. (15 cm.) long
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The recumbent white beasts cast in mirror image with their legs tucked to one side, with gilt antlers, ears, noses and bases
6 in. (15 cm.) long
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Amelia Walker
Director, Specialist Head of Private & Iconic Collections