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16th-17th century

2 mai 2010

A carved cinnabar lacquer incense box and cover. 16th/17th century.

A carved cinnabar lacquer incense box and cover. 16th-17th century. photo Bonhams The domed circular cover deftly carved through layers of cinnabar lacquer to depict a luohan seated upon a rock beneath a pine tree, wearing loosely-fitted robes open to...

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Tags: Cinnabar Lacquer, Luohan, 16th-17th century, incense box and cover

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10 avril 2010

A bronze quatrefoil washer with chilong handles. Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century

A bronze quatrefoil washer with chilong handles. Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. photo Sotheby's of begonia shape, supported on four cabriole legs, rising to flaring curved sides, flanked by two confronting clambering chilong, their bodies forming the...

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Tags: bronze, Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century, chilong, quatrefoil washer

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11 août 2009

A large bronze figure of a bearded immortal, 16th/17th century.

A large bronze figure of a bearded immortal, 16th/17th century. Christie's Images Ltd. 2009 standing with his hands held to his chest holding a tablet, wearing long robes decorated to the sleeves with scrolling leaves, incised inscription to the back...

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Tags: bronze, Ming Dynasty, Immortal, China, 16th-17th century, Guo Han Miaojin

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27 juin 2009

An Italian antique marbles inlaid table top, Roman, late 16th/17th century

An Italian antique marbles inlaid table top, Roman, late 16th/17th century with a central elongated oval inlaid with alabaster on a Spanish brocatello ground, flanked by kidney shaped reserves of alabaster and diaper motifs, the border with a scrolled...

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Tags: Italian, Roman, 16th-17th century, antique marble, inlaid table top

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20 juin 2009

A large blue and white 'Kraak' porcelain bowl. 16th/17th Century

A large blue and white 'Kraak' porcelain bowl. 16th/17th Century Formed with barbed rim and deep well supported by a slightly tapering circular foot, the floor painted within a roundel depicting a beauty spinning yarn surrounded by a classic scroll band,...

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Tags: Blue and White, kraak, bowl, 16th-17th century

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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 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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Tags: Ivory, 16th-17th century, Wen Chang. Ming dynasty

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26 mai 2009

A parcel-gilt bronze lion incense burner and cover. Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century

A parcel-gilt bronze lion incense burner and cover. Ming dynasty, 16th/17th century cast standing four-square, the front legs holding down a long writhing serpent, the hinged head with large bulging eyes and mouth barring sharp teeth, details in gilt....

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Tags: Ming Dynasty, Lion, 16th-17th century, incense burner and cover, parcel-gilt bronze

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24 mai 2009

A fine ivory figure of Kui xing. Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century

A fine ivory figure of Kui xing. Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century The stellar God, patron deity of those taking jinshi examinations, skilfully carved in a dynamic position capturing the movement of the body turned backwards with the left leg raised and...

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Tags: Ming Dynasty, Ivory, 16th-17th century, Kui xing

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12 mai 2009

A fine and rare signed rhinoceros horn libation cup, 16th/17th century

A fine and rare signed rhinoceros horn libation cup, 16th/17th century The steep sides finely carved and incised with a solitary boatman in a sea of tranquil waves, below jagged mountains and trees, to the side a large gnarled pine tree forming the handle...

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Tags: rhinoceros horn, Libation Cup, 16th-17th century

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