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30 mai 2009

A rare lacque burgaute box and cover. Qianlong period

A rare lacque burgaute box and cover. Qianlong period
A rare lacque burgaute box and cover. Qianlong period of lobed form, the cover with a central floret panel containing a yin-yang motif surrounded by eight bats, with eight petal-form panels containing archaistic vases and scholars objects alternating...
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29 mai 2009

A large gilt lacquered-bronze Buddha. Ming dynasty, 17th century

A large gilt lacquered-bronze Buddha. Ming dynasty, 17th century
A large gilt lacquered-bronze Buddha. Ming dynasty, 17th century cast seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus base, his right hand in bhumisparshamudra and his left in dhyanamudra, wearing a shawl and dhoti, its loose folds falling over his crossed legs...
29 mai 2009

A gilt-bronze dragon head axe fitting. Tang dynasty

A gilt-bronze dragon head axe fitting. Tang dynasty
A gilt-bronze dragon head axe fitting. Tang dynasty the animal with a 'pearl' clenched between his teeth, the eyes raised in high relief, with picked out fur and scales, the head terminating in a rounded axe blade above a tubular support. 10.1cm., 4in....
29 mai 2009

A gilt-bronze 'dragon head' fitting. Han dynasty

A gilt-bronze 'dragon head' fitting. Han dynasty
A gilt-bronze 'dragon head' fitting. Han dynasty the cylindrical shaft terminating in a large dragon's head with bulging eyes and a long upturned snout. 14cm., 5 1/2 in. Est. 6,000—8,000 GBP. Lot Sold 7,500 GBP PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Hong Kong,...
28 mai 2009

An ivory figure of Wen Chang. Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century

An ivory figure of Wen Chang. Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century
An ivory figure of Wen Chang. Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century the figure wearing loose-fitting robes and black hat of office, holding his belt with his left hand, with a serene expression on his face, the ivory of deep rich caramel colour, 17.2cm., 6...
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28 mai 2009

A brown glass overlay snuff bottle. Yangzhou school, early 19th century

A brown glass overlay snuff bottle. Yangzhou school, early 19th century
A brown glass overlay snuff bottle. Yangzhou school, early 19th century Of flattened rectangular form rising from a short straight oval foot ring, finely carved through the layer of pale brown overlay to the opaque milky white glass, depicting a traveller...
28 mai 2009

An archaistic carved rhinoceros horn libation cup. Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century

An archaistic carved rhinoceros horn libation cup. Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century
An archaistic carved rhinoceros horn libation cup. Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century the horn of rich dark toffee tone, finely carved around the exterior with a taotie band, a chilong forming the handle. 14cm., 5 1/2 in. Est. 8,000—12,000 GBP. Lot Sold...
28 mai 2009

A large finely carved yellow glass snuff bottle. Attributed to Beijing, Qianlong

A large finely carved yellow glass snuff bottle. Attributed to Beijing, Qianlong
A large finely carved yellow glass snuff bottle. Attributed to Beijing, Qianlong Of sumptuous pear-shaped form, the compressed body resting on an oval foot and surmounted by a short straight neck, very finely carved in relief on each side with a pair...
28 mai 2009

A fine rhinoceros horn libation cup. Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century

A fine rhinoceros horn libation cup. Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century
A fine rhinoceros horn libation cup. Qing dynasty, 17th/18th century the horn of warm honey tone, finely carved around the exterior with a scholar and his horse at rest in a rocky landscape, an old gnarled pine tree forming the handle. 14cm., 5 1/2 in....
28 mai 2009

A fine jadeite snuff bottle. late Qing dynasty

A fine jadeite snuff bottle. late Qing dynasty
A fine jadeite snuff bottle. late Qing dynasty Of slightly flattened rectangular form with shoulders gently rising to a short neck, resting on a raised foot, the icy white stone with brilliant apple-green splashes, stopper 5.8cm (2¼in) high. (2). Sold...
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