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Hokyudo Itsumin, Three-case inro, Edo period–Meiji era, mid to late 19th century

Hokyudo Itsumin, Three-case inro with design of a demon releasing a storm and a magic fox, Edo period–Meiji era, mid to late 19th century. Carved and stained ivory. Carved and stained ivory. William Sturgis Bigelow Collection, 11.23753a. © 2018 Museum...

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Tags: Edo period, Meiji era, Hokyudo Itsumin, Three-case inro, mid to late 19th century

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8 août 2018

Steelyard, Middle East, 8th-9th century

Steelyard, bronze with engraved inscription, Middle East, 8th-9th century, L (arm): 52.5 cm, Inv. no. 12/1994. © The David Collection. The use of steelyards dates back to before the Christian era in the Mediterranean region. A counterweight is moved along...

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Tags: 8th-9th Century, Middle East, Steelyard

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8 août 2018

Incense burner, Syria or Palestine, 8th century

Incense burner, cast and engraved bronze, later chain, Syria or Palestine, 8th century, H: 11; Diam: c. 10 cm, Inv. no. 7/1994. © The David Collection. In the first centuries after the hijra, the Muslims conquered extensive territories inhabited by Jews...

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Tags: incense burner, 8th century, Syria or Palestine

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8 août 2018

Ewer, Near East or Iran, 8th century

Ewer, cast, engraved, and punched bronze, Near East or Iran, 8th century. H: 35 cm, Inv. no. 27/2004. © The David Collection. Not many metal objects have been preserved from the early Islamic period, making it difficult to determine their age and place...

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Tags: ewer, 8th century, Near East or Iran

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8 août 2018

Fragmentary plaque, Egypt or Syria, 1st half of 8th century

Fragmentary plaque, carved ivory, Egypt or Syria, 1st half of 8th century. H: 11.5; W: 8 cm, Inv. no. 20/1978. © The David Collection. The ivory plaque was probably mounted with similar ones as a decoration on a piece of furniture. The plaque’s vines,...

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Tags: Egypt or Syria, 1st half of 8th century, Fragmentary plaque

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8 août 2018

A small ovoid doucai vase, Mark and Period of Yongzheng

Lot 3716. A small ovoid doucai vase, Mark and Period of Yongzheng (1736-1795); 8.7 cm., 3 3/8 in. Estimate 1,000,000 — 1,500,000 HKD. Lot sold 2,320,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby’s of circular form, delicately potted with an ovoid body rising from a short tapered...

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Tags: doucai, ovoid vase, Mark and Period of Yongzheng (1736-1795)

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8 août 2018

A fine pair of famille-rose ‘Balsam Pear’ bowls, Seal Marks and Period of Qianlong

Lot 3646. A fine pair of famille-rose ‘Balsam Pear’ bowls, Seal Marks and Period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 10.8 cm., 4 1/4 in. Estimate 500,000 — 700,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,240,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby’s each delicately potted with deep rounded sides rising...

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Tags: famille-rose, ‘Balsam Pear’ bowl, Seal Marksand Period of Qianlong (1736-1795)

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8 août 2018

A rare famille-rose and faux-bois rectangular brushpot, Seal Mark and Period of Qianlong

Lot 3645. A rare famille-rose and faux-bois rectangular brushpot, Seal Mark and Period of Qianlong (1736-1795); 8.3 cm., 3 1/4 in. Estimate 400,000 — 600,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,360,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby’s of well potted square section, each side decorated...

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Tags: seal mark and period of Qianlong, famille-rose and faux-bois, rectangular brushpot

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8 août 2018

A fine pair of doucai ‘Double Lotus’ dishes, Marks and Period of Yongzheng

Lot 3633. A fine pair of doucai ‘Double Lotus’ dishes, Marks and Period of Yongzheng (1723-1735); 11.7cm., 4 5/8 in. Estimate 1,000,000 — 1,500,000 HKD. Lot sold 2,320,000 HKD. Photo Sotheby’s each delicately potted with shallow rounded sides supported...

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Tags: doucai, Mark and period of Yongzheng (1723-1735), ‘Double Lotus’ dish

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8 août 2018

A 15.08-carat diamond ring by Cartier

Lot 243. A 15.08-carat diamond ring by Cartier. Estimate USD 500,000 - USD 700,000 . Price realised USD 1,109,000 . © Christie's Images Ltd 2015 Set with a cut-cornered rectangular-cut diamond, weighing approximately 15.08 carats, flanked on either side...

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