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19 mai 2011

Two rock crystal 'lotus' & 'chilong' brush washers. Late 18th-early 19th century

Two rock crystal 'lotus' & 'chilong' brush washers. Late 18th-early 19th century
A rock crystal 'lotus' brush washer. Late 18th-early 19th century. Photo Bonhams Deeply carved in the form of a curled lotus leaf with undulating rim, its stem forming the base, with further stems and lotus flowers carved in high relief to the sides,...
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19 mai 2011

A fine Mughal-style agate brush washer. Early 18th century

A fine Mughal-style agate brush washer. Early 18th century
A fine Mughal-style agate brush washer. Early 18th century. Photo Bonhams Of deep oval form, the sides finely carved in imitation of a chrysanthemum, each side with chrysanthemum-form handles suspending loose-ring handles, carved wood stand. 14.5cm (5¾in)...
19 mai 2011

An extremely rare translucent banded agate oval dish. Incised Yongzheng horizontal four-character mark and of the period

An extremely rare translucent banded agate oval dish. Incised Yongzheng horizontal four-character mark and of the period
An extremely rare translucent banded agate oval dish. Incised Yongzheng horizontal four-character mark and of the period. Photo Bonhams Finely and thinly carved as a slender deep bowl, entirely plain, the stone containing natural whorls of banded white...
19 mai 2011

Blanc de Chine @ Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, 11 May 11, London

Blanc de Chine @ Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, 11 May 11, London
A Blanc-de-chine figure of Guandi. Qing dynasty, 19th century. Photo Sotheby's the deity seated on a raised platform draped with a tiger skin, wearing armour under his long flowing robes belted at his chest, his face with a stern expression and surmounted...
18 mai 2011

A pair of large white glazed anhua conical bowls.

A pair of large white glazed anhua conical bowls.
A pair of large white glazed anhua conical bowls. Photo Sotheby's each with steep sides rising from a short straight foot to a slightly flaring rim the exterior decorated in anhua with two confronting five-clawed dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl...
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18 mai 2011

An unusual white stoneware flask in the form of a leather pouch. Liao Dynasty, 10th Century.

An unusual white stoneware flask in the form of a leather pouch. Liao Dynasty, 10th Century.
An unusual white stoneware flask in the form of a leather pouch. Liao Dynasty, 10th Century. Photo Sotheby's the lower part of oval section, the upper part terminating in a flat bracket-lobed flange and tubular spout with everted lip, the flange enclosed...
18 mai 2011

A rare white-glazed relief-decorated vase and cover. Qianlong-Jiaqing

A rare white-glazed relief-decorated vase and cover. Qianlong-Jiaqing
A rare white-glazed relief-decorated vase and cover. Qianlong-Jiaqing. Photo Bonhams The tall baluster vase with high slanted shoulders rising to the slightly waisted neck and galleried rim, supported on a splayed foot, deeply carved with a dense design...
18 mai 2011

A blanc-de-chine pear-shaped vase & A rare blanc-de-chine barrel-shaped jar and cover. 18th century

A blanc-de-chine pear-shaped vase & A rare blanc-de-chine barrel-shaped jar and cover. 18th century
A blanc-de-chine pear-shaped vase. 18th century. Photo Bonhams The slender body applied on one side with a tall upright coiling branch of plum blossom, the shoulder with two amusing elephant-head handles, the ears open. 26.5cm (10½in) high. Estimate:...
18 mai 2011

Christie's Chinese Imperial Ceramics & Works of Art Sales Valued at Close to HK$1 Billion

Christie's Chinese Imperial Ceramics & Works of Art Sales Valued at Close to HK$1 Billion
A specialist from Christie's auction house introduces a Famille Rose revolving and reticulated 'Chilong' double vase. EPA/YM YIK. A "Magnificent Famille Rose Revolving And Reticulated 'Chilong' Double Vase", with Qianlong iron-red six-character sealmark,...
17 mai 2011

Rhinoceros horn carving @ Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, 11 May 11

Rhinoceros horn  carving @ Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, 11 May 11
A carved rhinoceros horn libation cup. 17th century. .Photo Sotheby's of flaring U-shape resting on a flat base, carved with a gnarled tree forming the handle with associated leaves continuing over the rim, the exterior decorated in relief with a sage...
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