17 février 2014

A wucai jar and associated cover, Transitional. Photo Bonhams. The body decorated with dragon and phoenix roundels between three-pronged clouds, the shoulder with a peony band, a stiff leaf border at the neck, the footrim with a lappet border, the associated later lid enamelled with three cartouches containing the san duo. 39.5cm (15 1/2in) high (2). Estimate £1,000 - 1,500 (€1,200 - 1,800). Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS. 4 Mar 2014, San Francisco - www.bonhams.com

Chinese rock crystal archer's ring, Qing dynasty. Photo Freeman's  The ring with bevelled edges, exterior carved with a continuous landscape and a fu beast. H: 7/8 inches D: 1 1/4 inches. Estimate $500-800 Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS. Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com

Fine Chinese carved tourmaline archer's ring, Qing dynasty. Photo Freeman's Circular cross section retaining its organic form at bevelled edges, carved in low relief with fu bats among clouds. D: 1 1/4 inches. Estimate $1,000-1,500  Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS. Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com

Chinese white jade archer's ring. Photo Freeman's  Relief carved and inscribed, slightly concave on top edge, jade with two slight fissure near base. D: 1 1/8 inches. Estimate $3,000-5,000  Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS. Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com

Tibetan ritual exorcising horn, Qing dynasty. Photo Freeman's The horn carved with a mythical beast terminal above various animals and emblems. L: 6 1/2 inches. Estimate $300-500 Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS. Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com

Chinese Rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th century. Photo Freeman's Archaic form, with fine Greek key to edge and climbing qilong dragon to rim and sides over tight Greek key and tao tie mask ground, the reticulated handle carved with lobed cartouches, over conforming foot. H: 3 1/2 L: 6 1/4 inches. Estimate $10,000-15,000 PROVENANCE: Previously of a Delaware Estate Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS. Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com

Fine Chinese rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th-18th century. Photo Freeman's The cup carved in the form of a blooming lily flower, encircled by more budding lilyies and leafy sprigs to the exterior; cup attached to a custom wood stand. H without stand: 5 1/2 inches; with stand 8 1/4 inches. Overall in good condition with no obvious breakage, the cup attached to the stand by a pin, with surface wear consistent with age. Estimate $80,000-120,000 PROVENANCE: Skinner 2013, Lot 222 Sale 2647B Previously from Luett & Sons, London... [Lire la suite]

Chinese blue ground robe, 19th century. Photo Freeman's Typical form, silver dragon, Buddhist symbols and celestial sea on dark blue ground. H: 57 inches. Estimate $800-1,200 Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS. Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com

Chinese blue gauze 'dragon' robe, 19th century. Photo Freeman's Golden silk threads depicting dragons surrounded by clouds and other auspicious symbols above rock, waves and lishui border. L: 51 inches Estimate $3,000-5,000 Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS. Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com

Chinese blue ground kesi dragon robe, Qing dynasty. Photo Freeman's Decorated throughout with colorful auspicious emblems, between lishui bands near base and sleeve cuff. L: 56 3/4 inches. Estimate $20,000-40,000 Freeman's. ASIAN ARTS. Saturday, March 15 at 10am - www.freemansauction.com