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Eloge de l'Art par Alain Truong
26 décembre 2010

A magnificent and very rare underglaze-blue facetted moonflask. Yongzheng six-character sealmark and of the period (1723-1735).

A magnificent and very rare underglaze-blue facetted moonflask. Yongzheng six-character sealmark and of the period (1723-1735).
A magnificent and very rare underglaze-blue facetted moonflask. Yongzheng six-character sealmark and of the period (1723-1735). Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 Of flattened circular form with octagonal sides, superbly painted and detailed to one side...
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25 décembre 2010

Textiles in "The world of Kubilai Khan" @ Metropolitan Museum, New York

Textiles in "The world of Kubilai Khan" @ Metropolitan Museum, New York
Tapestry with Dragons and Flowers, 11th–12th century, Eastern Central Asia. Silk tapestry; 21 x 13 in. (53.3 x 33 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Fletcher Fund, 1987 (1987.275) The treatment of both the dragon and the background of this...
25 décembre 2010

Five decorated gold phoenix-form hairpins & Six gold and kingfisher feather ornaments. Late Qing/Republic Period

Five decorated gold phoenix-form hairpins & Six gold and kingfisher feather ornaments. Late Qing/Republic Period
Five decorated gold phoenix-form hairpins, Late Qing/Republic Period. photo Bonhams Each of similar configuration with a gold filigree body, bright green jadeite forming the head, wings and tail accents, the small feather cloisons inlaid with iridescent...
25 décembre 2010

Two bronze mirrors. Tang Dynasty

Two bronze mirrors. Tang Dynasty
Two bronze mirrors. Tang Dynasty. photo Bonhams Each of circular shape, the first fitted with a gilt repoussé sheet decorated with an outer band of birds and grapevines under a central band of leaping hounds and vines, plain pierced boss, the second cast...
25 décembre 2010

Main de Bouddha en jade blanc sculpté. Chine, dynastie Qing, XIXE siècle.

Main de Bouddha en jade blanc sculpté. Chine, dynastie Qing, XIXE siècle.
Main de Bouddha en jade blanc sculpté. Chine, dynastie Qing, XIXE siècle. photo Sotheby's en forme de citron digité avec un autre plus petit sur le côté, sur leur branche noueuse feuillagée; 14 cm, 5 1/2 in. Est. 15,000—20,000 EUR. Lot Sold 18,750 EUR...
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25 décembre 2010

Paire de coupes en verre de Pékin bleu. Chine, Dynastie Qing, marque et époque Qianlong (1736-1795).

Paire de coupes en verre de Pékin bleu. Chine, Dynastie Qing, marque et époque Qianlong (1736-1795).
Paire de coupes en verre de Pékin bleu. Chine, Dynastie Qing, marque et époque Qianlong (1736-1795). photo Sotheby's en forme de corolle quadrilobée, les bords chantournés, sur un court pied aux bords légèrement arrondis, marque Qianlong en cachet à quatre...
25 décembre 2010

Yuan Pottery in "The world of Kubilai Khan" @ Metropolitan Museum New York

Yuan Pottery in "The world of Kubilai Khan" @ Metropolitan Museum New York
Bottle with Design of Waves, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), China. Pottery with painted decoration (Jizhou ware); H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Diam. of rim: 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm), Diam. of foot: 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm). Lent by Jiangxi Provincial Museum Water painting was...
24 décembre 2010

Yuan Porcelains @ "The world of Kubilai Khan" @ Metropolitan Museum New York

Yuan Porcelains @ "The world of Kubilai Khan" @ Metropolitan Museum New York
Plate with Peonies and Waves in Reverse Pattern, 14th century, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), China. Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decoration (Jingdezhen ware); H. 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm), Diam. 17 13/16 in. (45.3 cm). Lent by The Museum of Oriental Ceramics,...
23 décembre 2010

Religious life in "The world of Kubilai Khan" @ Metropolitan Museum New York

Religious life in "The world of Kubilai Khan" @ Metropolitan Museum New York
Buddha, either Shakyamuni or Akshobhya , late 13th–early 14th century, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), China. Gilt bronze; H. 13 in. (33 cm), W. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm). Lent by The Palace Museum Although this Buddha's pointed topknot, triangular face, narrow nose,...
23 décembre 2010

Daily Life in "The world of Kubilai Khan" @ Metropolitan Museum, New York

Daily Life in "The world of Kubilai Khan" @ Metropolitan Museum, New York
The first section of the exhibition presents objects that relate to daily life in Yuan China. They include examples of men’s and women’s dresses and ornaments; vessels for ritual purposes and everyday use; and articles associated with travel. In every...
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