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An ivory ‘Dragon’ belt buckle, Qing dynasty, 18th-early 19th century

An ivory ‘Dragon’ belt buckle, Qing dynasty, 18th-early 19th century. Photo Sotheby's comprising of two interlocking sections, the top deftly carved in high relief with a ferocious dragon coiled around its body and clutching a flaming pearl in its claws,...

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Tags: ivory, Qing dynasty, belt buckle, 18th-early 19th century, ‘Dragon’ belt buckle

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10 mai 2014

An ivory figure of an immortal, late Ming dynasty, 17th century

Lot 334. An ivory figure of an immortal, late Ming dynasty, 17th century; 31.3cm., 12 3/8 in. Estimation 8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Unsold . Photo Sotheby's the curved tusk modelled in the form of a standing immortal with hands clasped to the front holding a...

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Tags: ivory, 17th century, Late Ming Dynasty, Immortal, ivory figure

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10 mai 2014

An ivory figure of an immortal, late Ming dynasty, 17th century

Lot 44. An ivory figure of an immortal, late Ming dynasty, 17th century; 31.3cm., 12 3/8 in. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP. Unsold. Photo Sotheby's the curved tusk modelled in the form of a standing immortal with hands clasped to the front holding a large...

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Tags: ivory, 17th century, Late Ming Dynasty, Immortal, ivory figure

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5 mai 2014

A jadeite inset filigree and enamel bracelet, 19th-20th century

A jadeite inset filigree and enamel bracelet, 19th-20th century. Photo Bonhams Decorated overall with a design of scrolling fruity grapevine, the jadeite plaque of a mottled white hue with faint green inclusions. 7.7cm (3in) wide. Estimate £2,000 - 3,000...

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Tags: 19th-20th century, jadeite inset filigree and enamel bracelet

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5 mai 2014

Three rosaries, Late Qing Dynasty.Photo Bonhams

Three rosaries, Late Qing Dynasty.Photo Bonhams Two with beads of pale blue glass and spinach green jadeite, punctuated every four beads with a pink glass bead, with further strands of jade Buddhist Endless Knots, jadeite droplets, pearls and a purple...

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Tags: Late Qing Dynasty, Rosary, Buddhist Endless Knots

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5 mai 2014

An amber Mandarin necklace, Late Qing Dynasty

An amber Mandarin necklace, Late Qing Dynasty. Photo Bonhams The strand of 108 circular amber beads, interspersed every 27 beads with a larger carved jade bead, with further strands of hardstone beads, and a smooth jadeite pendant. Length overall 96cm...

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Tags: amber, Late Qing Dynasty, Mandarin necklace

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5 mai 2014

A blue quartz Mandarin necklace, Late Qing Dynasty

A blue quartz Mandarin necklace, Late Qing Dynasty. Photo Bonhams The strand of 108 circular light blue crackled quartz beads, punctuated every 27 beads with a larger dark green bead, flanked by two tiny purple beads, with further strands of various hardstone...

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Tags: Late Qing Dynasty, Mandarin necklace, blue quartz

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1 mai 2014

A pink tourmaline 'Double-gourd' pendant, 18th-19th century

A pink tourmaline 'Double-gourd' pendant, 18th-19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014. The pendant is carved in the form of two double-gourds growing from a vine with three monkeys clambering on it, and a bat to the reverse. The stone is of a vibrant...

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Tags: pink tourmaline, 18th-19th century, 'Double-gourd' pendant

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1 mai 2014

A pink tourmaline 'Three rams' carving, 19th-20th century

A pink tourmaline 'Three rams' carving, 19th-20th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014. The carving depicts three recumbent rams beneath a circular orb emerging from scrolling clouds, inscribed with the character ri meaning sun. The stone is of an...

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Tags: pink tourmaline, 19th-20th century, 'Three rams' carving

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1 mai 2014

A green and pink tourmaline 'Three-legged toad' carving, 19th century

A green and pink tourmaline 'Three-legged toad' carving, 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014. The stone is carved in the form of a three-legged toad holding a string with two coins in its mouth. The stone is of pale green and pink tones with...

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Tags: 19th century, green and pink tourmaline, 'Three-legged toad' carving

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