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An agate 'shou vase' recumbent chimera, Qianlong period (1736-1795)

Lot 365. An agate 'shou vase' recumbent chimera, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 16cm high. Estimate HK$40,000 - 60,000. Sold for HK$ 437,500 (€ 46,149). © Bonhams 2001-2018 Its elongated neck with head turned right looking backwards, with a single horn...

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Tags: agate, Qianlong period (1736-1795), 'shou vase' recumbent chimera

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2 mai 2018

A large amber 'finger citron' snuff bottle, Mid Qing dynasty

Lot 364. A large amber 'finger citron' snuff bottle, Mid Qing dynasty; 11.3cm high. Estimate HK$45,000 - 60,000. Sold for HK$ 175,000 (€ 18,459). © Bonhams 2001-2018 The auspicious Buddha's finger citron carved issuing from gnarled leafy branches, with...

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Tags: amber, Mid Qing dynasty, 'finger citron' snuff bottle

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2 avril 2018

A rare bone ceremonial spatula, Shang dynasty (c.1600-1046 BC)

Lot 3007. A rare bone ceremonial spatula, Shang dynasty (c.1600-1046 BC); 30.9 cm, 12 1/8 in. Estimate 150,000 — 200,000 HKD. Lot sold 375,000 HKD. © Sotheby's 2018 the elongated shaft with a waisted outline accentuated with flaring upper and lower edges,...

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Tags: Bone, Shang dynasty (c.1600-1046 BC), ceremonial spatula

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2 avril 2018

An ivory incense holder, Early Qing dynasty

Lot 3080. An ivory incense holder, Early Qing dynasty; 7.6 cm, 3 in. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 HKD. Lot sold 600,000 HKD. © Sotheby's 2018 of quatrelobed form, the walls of the vessel skilfully carved in the form of four overlapping petals with an outline...

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22 mars 2018

An extremely rare gold filigree 'Phoenix' finial for an imperial concubine court hat, Qing dynasty, 18th century

Lot 552. An extremely rare gold filigree 'Phoenix' finial for an imperial concubine court hat, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Height 5 3/4 in., 14.6 cm. Estimate $60,000 — 80,000 . Sold for $471,000 . Courtesy Sotheby’s. the brilliant and intricately worked...

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Tags: 18th century, Qing dynasty, 'Phoenix' finial, gold filigree, imperial concubine court hat

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6 mars 2018

Michael C. Hughes LLC at Asia Week New York, 15-24 march 2018

The Metropolitan Meiping: A Rare Sgraffito Cizhou Vase, Meiping, Jin-Yuan Dynasty, 12-13th century. Height: 15 3/8 inches © Michael C. Hughes LLC An Imperial Blue and White Two-Handled Bombe Censer, Ming Dynasty, Jiajing six-character mark and of the...

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Tags: blue and white, nephrite, 18th century, bamboo, Ming Dynasty, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Jiajing six-character mark and of the period (1522-1566), caparisoned elephant, 'Sericulture' Brush Pot, Two-Handled Bombe Censer

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4 mars 2018

A fine and rare Repousse Parcel-Gilt Silver Bowl, Tang Dynasty (618-907)

Lot 8036. A fine and rare Repousse Parcel-Gilt Silver Bowl, Tang Dynasty (618-907); 8 1/2in (21.5cm) diameter. Estimate US$ 80,000 - 120,000 ( € 65,000 - 97,000) . Sold for US$ 87,500 (€ 71,045). © Bonhams 2001-2018 Finely worked in repousse with steep,...

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Tags: bowl, Tang Dynasty (618-907), Repousse Parcel-Gilt Silver

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11 février 2018

A fine silver circular box and cover, Tang dynasty (618-907)

Lot 172. A fine silver circular box and cover, Tang dynasty (618-907). Diameter 1 3/4 in., 4.5 cm. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 USD. Lot sold 25,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2014 engraved on both sides with an eight-petal flower-head at the center, encircled by...

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Tags: silver, circular box and cover, Tang Dynasty (618-907)

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10 février 2018

A small turquoise-inlaid gold applique, Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE)

Lot 39. A small turquoise-inlaid gold applique, Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE). Estimate 1,500 — 2,000 GBP. Lot sold 26,900 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's 2008 cut out of thin gold sheet and finely embellished with granular work depicting an immortal sitting astride...

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Tags: applique, Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE), turquoise-inlaid gold

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10 février 2018

A very rare turquoise-inlaid miniature gold vase, Han dynasty-Six Dynasties

Lot 38. A very rare turquoise-inlaid miniature gold vase, Han dynasty-Six Dynasties; 4cm., 1 1/2 in. Weight 10g. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 GBP. Lot sold 60,500 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's 2008 worked in the form of a hu -shaped vase, the body, neck and everted...

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Tags: miniature vase, Han dynasty-Six Dynasties, turquoise-inlaid gold

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