Lot 680

Tibetan Silver Ewer | Jade Plaques, Coral and Turquoise

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Tibetan Silver Ewer | Jade Plaques, Coral and Turquoise
Tibetan Silver Ewer | Jade Plaques, Coral and Turquoise
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Tibetan Silver Ewer | Jade Plaques, Coral and Turquoise

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500

Current Bid: $1,500

(1 Bid)
by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

East Asia, Tibet, ca. 1800–1920 CE. A high-shouldered ewer cast from sterling-grade silver (97% silver purity), its body holds two large pale celadon nephrite jade plaques carved in low relief with figural and landscape scenes. The metal is worked in repousse and chased detail: sinuous dragons chase across the shoulder, a foliate dragon writhes along the spout, and a scrolled handle, mounted with an openwork carved jade plaque, arches dramatically to meet the neck. The tiered domed lid is crowned by a carved jade bird finial. Cabochons of polished coral and turquoise, set in beaded silver mounts, punctuate the neck, the diamond-form spout collar, and the ringed foot, joined by petal-form inlays of lapis lazuli and turquoise. Size: 10" W x 17.5" H x 5" D (25.4 cm W x 44.5 cm H x 12.7 cm D); silver quality: 97%; weight: 4.2 kg.

Such ornate vessels, marrying Chinese jade carving with Himalayan metalwork and stone inlay, were prestige objects made for ceremonial pouring and elite display along the Sino-Tibetan cultural corridor. This is a lovely antique example!

Provenance: ex-David Zahler collection, acquired between 1975-2005

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Item # 203711

  • Condition: Dark patina and toning, with areas of oxidation and staining.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $749 $25
$750 $1,499 $50
$1,500 $2,999 $100
$3,000 $7,499 $250
$7,500 $14,999 $500
$15,000 $29,999 $1,000
$30,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 + $10,000