30 août 2009

Zheng He Tong Bao Seal Script, Northern Song dynasty, 1111-1117 A.D. Size: 25 mm  Weight: 3.5 grams.vettykatty

Qian Long Tong Bao, Qing dynasty (1736-1796 A.D.) Rev: Manchurian inscription "Bao Quan" Beijing Mint. Brass. Diameter: 25 mm  Weight: 3.5 grams. vettykatty The Qianlong Emperor (born Hongli, September 25, 1711 – February 7, 1799) was the fifth emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and the fourth Qing emperor to rule over China. The fourth son of the Yongzheng Emperor, he reigned officially from October 18, 1735 to February 9, 1796, at which point he retired in favor of his son, the Jiaqing Emperor - a filial... [Lire la suite]

Cushion Cut Diamond Ring Cushion Cut Diamond Ring D=4.02cts F VS2 (GIA) + 2D=1.05cts D=0.66cts Platinum (20 x 12mm) - Price: $160,000 M.S. RAU ANTIQUES 630 Royal Street LA 70130 New Orleans - USA - Tel : +1 800 544 9440 - Email address : info@rauantiques.com - Website : http://www.rauantiques.com

Norman  Parkinson:  The London Collections - Trafalgar Square, Vogue 1951 Early Modern Gelatin Silver Print; signed, titled, dated & estate stamped. Estimate: from $7,000 to $10,000Norman Parkinson was the premier fashion photographer in Great Britain from the 1930s until he died in the 1990s. His work can be seen in Harpers Bazaar, Vogue, Queen, and Town and Country. Parkinson often shot outdoors, and was known for his sense of humor in his work. Tuesday, September 01, 2009, 1:00 PM EST www.artnet.com

A blanc de chine figure of Guanyin, 18th century finely modelled in a seated position with her left arm resting on a curved support, the hair tied, the hands hidden within the sleeves of the long robes she is wearing, impressed gourd-shaped sealmark of He Chaozong to the back -- 6in. (15.3cm.) high, wood stand. Est. £2,000 - £3,000 A white glazed circular dish, 18th century with incised anhua-type decoration of scrolling leafy lotus sprays to the interior and exterior -- 13½in. (34.4cm.) diam. Est. £1,500 - £2,000 ... [Lire la suite]

Western Han dynasty (207BC-AD25), diagonal BanLiang Rev.concave Ban Liang - - Price 9,99 USD @ lindascoin

Yan state, Yi Hua, 300-220BC small characters - Price 9,99 USD @ lindascoin Yan 燕 was a state during the Western Zhou, Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods in China. Its capital was Ji (nowadays Beijing, also known as Yanjing, "capital of Yan"). During the Warring States, the capital was also moved to its lower capital at Xiadu at times, which was the largest city in terms of area at the time. During the first years of the Zhou Dynasty, Yan was located near the Yellow River, but after the failed revolt... [Lire la suite]

DENVER, CO.- Beauty and function meet in the newly installed Walter + Mona Lutz Gallery in the fifth level Asian art space in the Denver Art Museum’s North Building. The inaugural exhibition, Shape & Spirit: Selections from the Lutz Bamboo Collection, opening September 26, 2009, showcases the wonder of bamboo through more than 200 objects that capture the spirit and cultural character of their makers. Woven baskets, carved figures and everyday tools are displayed in the new space designated for bamboo pieces from East Asia.... [Lire la suite]