Wang Hing & Co. Silver Bowls

The Poet Li Bai & the "Zhuxi Liuyi" Literati at Culai Mountain Peerless Tang Dynasty poet, Li Bai, who famously drowned drunk in the Yangtze River while trying to embrace the moon's watery reflection astride his boat, was immortalized by his friend Du Fu's satirical poem Yinzhong Baxian (8 Immortals of the Wine Cup - in reality, Li Bai, cavorting with his Imperial & noble literati friends). Imbibement was Li Bai's method of poetic inspiration, and the reference upon this vessel meant for alcohol consumption is no accident, making it the quintessential Chinese Export Silver drinking vessel of this type. In contrast to the common village vignettes & violent battle scenes typically found on similar vessels, we are instead treated here to a sophisticated diorama of the most elevated pursuits: Li Bai & his renowned literati group, the Zhuxi Liuyi (Li Bai, Pei Zhen, Kong Chaofu, Zhang Shuming, Han Zhun, and Du Fu) engaged in the classical arts of calligraphy, poetry, guzheng, and weiqi (圍棋) - all stimulated by cups of wine flowing from the hands of servant boys. The literati are surrounded by auspicious symbols of immortality, from lingzhi-covered ancient trees to flying cranes to mist-encircled heights replete with pagodas, bamboo, and viewing stones. The foreground bamboo stream with floating waterfowl & lotus blossoms identifies Li Bai's real-world home in Zhuxi (which means "Bamboo Stream") at Culai Mountain (in Shandong). Similar depictions of Li Bai & this illustrious group of six can be found on priceless Qianlong jade brush pots...

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Vintage Gucci sterling silver baby cup. No monogram From the Tom Ford Era at Gucci, circa 1990's, this baby cup is engraved with "GUCCI BAB...

A very fine antique Russian salt cellar. By Sergey Shaposhnikov. With polychrome cloisonné enamel decoration throughout. Fully marked to the base. Simply a wonderful piece of Imp...

Buccellati silver double handle bowl, circa 1900s A magnificent work of handmade sterling silver bowl, featuring double handles and flowers motif; marked Buccellati, Made in Italy, ...

800 silver caviar tableware box Length 12 cm Width cm 8.5 Height cm 4 Weight g 143 Original box - bowl in the shape of a fish container. Ideal for presenting caviar at the table or...

A fine antique Georgian salt cellar. In sterling silver. By Robert Hennell I. With scroll handles, a beaded edge & foot, repousse decoration around ...

In excellent condition, this exquisite bowl is a work of art with it's intricate floral vine patterned design done is .800 German Silver. Intact is ...

Fine Faberge solid Silver and cut crystal glass Bowl in Empire / Neoclassical style Measurements: Ø 11.5 cm x 10 cm high. Weight: 440 grams Hidden in the ornaments Russian Imperi...

Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver Diameter: 12.00 inches Height: 3.00 inches Weight: 845.00 grams Silver antique Tiffany & Co bowl. The metal was tes...

Offered here for your consideration is a fine S. Kirk & Son coin silver footed bowl. In the shape of scallop shell with a tab handle that has repousse and stipled decoration. Simpl...

Antique 18th century rare Chinese colorful enamel dragon silver jar hall marked with Chinese initials and later brought to Russia with Soviet silver mark...