5 janvier 2017

Ewer with incised lotus collar around opening, incised bands on body, spiral decorated spout, ribbed strap handle, carved vegetal scrolling, Vietnam, 13th century-14th century, earthenware, green glaze, 21.0 × 19.0 cm diameter. Gift of Zorica McCarthy, 2010, 2010.329 © National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne The wood-ash and iron glaze is fired in a reducing atmosphere.

Lobed ewer with five strap handles, incised band, spiral decorated spout, green glaze, Vietnam, 13th century-14th century, earthenware, glaze,  16.0 × 15.0 cm diameter. Gift of Zorica McCarthy, 2010, 2010.330 © National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Such ewers may have been used for water or wine with the strap handles serving to tie on a cover. The handle was non-functional; pouring would have required two hands around the ewer’s sides.

Straight-sided bowl, Vietnam, 13th century-14th century. Stoneware, cream-brown glaze with moulded dimples around outside incised pattern,  9.0 × 14.2 cm diameter. Gift of Zorica McCarthy, 2010, 2010.334 © National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne

Rhinoceros horn octagonal cup in a shape of ancient bronze vessel, 17th century, Late Ming dynasty-early Qing dynasty. H. 8.5 cm x W. 11.8 cm x D. 8.8 cm. Transfer from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Gift of Sanford Lowergart, B68M17. © 2016 Asian Art Museum Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture This cup is in the shape of an ancient ritual vessel. The shallow-relief designs that ornament the exterior of the cup were also adopted from motifs found on ancient bronze vessels and jades. The main... [Lire la suite]

Rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th century, Late Ming dynasty-early Qing dynasty.  H. 3 3/4 in x W. 6 3/8 in x D. 4 3/8 in, H. 9.6 cm x W. 16.1 cm x D. 11.1 cm. Transfer from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Gift of Sanford Lowergart, B68M14. © 2016 Asian Art Museum Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture  

Rhinoceros horn libation cup with a scene of the Red Cliff, 17th century, Late Ming dynasty-early Qing dynasty. H. 10.2 cm x W. 5 3/8 in x D. 3 3/4 in, H. 10.2 cm x W. 13.5 cm x D. 9.6 cm. Transfer from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Gift of Sanford Lowergart, B68M13. © 2016 Asian Art Museum Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture  This cup illustrates scenes from the famous essay the Red Cliff written in 1082 by Su Shi (1036-1101). Depicted on one side of the cup is a a large sailing boat... [Lire la suite]

Lot 26. An Export Lacquer Medallion with a Portrait of Gustaf III, King of Sweden, Edo period, late 18th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. The oval copper medallion decorated in gold hiramaki-e [low-relief lacquer] against a black lacquer ground with a formal portrait of Gustaf III, King of Sweden, the eyes and robe details inlaid in gold foil, the reverse with an inscription above a coat of arms: Gustava III tius Suecorum Gothorum Vandalorumque Rex Japonia factum 1788, 16.4 x 11.8cm. From the collection of Mike and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 27. A Lacquered Copper Medallion Depicting the Emperor Galba, Edo period, late 18th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. The oval copper medallion decorated in gold hiramaki-e [low-relief lacquer] with details embellished with inlays of gold foil, with the bust of the Emperor Galba, the inscription reads: SERSVLPI. GALBA. IMP. CAES. AVG. P. M. TR. P. The reverse also with inscription, 14.2 x 9.1cm. From the collection of Mike and Hiroko Dean Christie's on line. JAPANESE ART AT THE... [Lire la suite]

Lot 25. A Lacquered Copper Medallion Depicting the Emperor Constantine the Great, Edo period, late 18th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. The oval copper medallion decorated in gold hiramaki-e [low-relief lacquer], with details embellished with inlaid gold foil, against a black lacquer ground with the Roman emperor Constantine the Great, the inscription reads: IMP. CONSTANTINVS. MAX. P. F. AVG. The reverse also with inscription, 14.1 x 9.1cm. From the collection of Mike and Hiroko Dean ... [Lire la suite]

DENVER, CO.- The Denver Art Museum is presenting Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume, on view through April 2, 2017. The exhibition gives DAM visitors a look behind the scenes into the fantasy, marvel and delight of bringing characters in the Star Wars universe to life through a dramatic presentation of original costumes. Star Wars and the Power of Costume closely examines the captivating process of costume conception and design for iconic outfits, from Princess Leia’s unforgettable bikini to Darth Vader’s imposing black... [Lire la suite]