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An exceedingly rare gilt-bronze dragon head-form fitting, Tang dynasty (618-907)

Lot 236. An exceedingly rare gilt-bronze dragon head-form fitting, Tang dynasty (618-907). Length 2 1/2 in., 6.3 cm . Estimate USD 80,000 — 120,000 . Courtesy Sotheby's. superbly cast in a tapered rectangular form with a hollow interior, the striking...

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Tags: Gilt-bronze, Tang Dynasty (618-907), dragon head-form fitting

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29 août 2019

An exceptionally rare gilt-bronze figure of Laojun, Tang dynasty (618-907)

Lot 209. An exceptionally rare gilt-bronze figure of Laojun, Tang dynasty (618-907). Height 3 3/4 in., 9.7 cm. Estimate USD 50,000 — 70,000 . Courtesy Sotheby's. finely cast seated cross-legged with a tripod armrest encircling the front half of the torso,...

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Tags: gilt-bronze figure, Tang Dynasty (618-907), Collection of Stephen Junkunc III, Laojun

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29 août 2019

An exceptionally rare gilt-bronze dragon, Six Dynasties (221-559)

Lot 247. An exceptionally rare gilt-bronze dragon, Six Dynasties (221-559). Length 5 1/2 in., 13.9 cm . Estimate USD 100,000 — 150,000 . Courtesy Sotheby's. well cast in a striding posture, its arched body raised on four powerful limbs terminating in...

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Tags: dragon, Gilt-bronze, Collection of Stephen Junkunc III, Six Dynasties (221-559)

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29 août 2019

A rare gilt-bronze finial, Han - Six Dynasties

Lot 213. A rare gilt-bronze finial, Han - Six Dynasties. Length 2 1/4 in., 5.7 cm. Estimate USD 6,000 — 8,000 . Courtesy Sotheby's. cast in the form of a phoenix head, detailed with hooked beak forming a small loop, large protruding eyes and small ears...

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Tags: Gilt-bronze, finial, Collection of Stephen Junkunc III, Han - Six Dynasties

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29 août 2019

A gilt-bronze 'mythical beast' weight, Han - Six Dynasties

Lot 808. A gilt-bronze 'mythical beast' weight, Han-Six Dynasties. Length 2 1/4 in., 5.7 cm. Estimate USD 30,000 — 50,000 . Courtesy Sotheby's. crouching with the muscular body twisting sharply and the head turned to one side, the face with a menacing...

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Tags: Gilt-bronze, Han-Six Dynasties, 'mythical beast' weight, Collection of Robert L. Shalkop

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29 août 2019

A bronze ritual wine vessel, hu, Western Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 8)

Lot 833. A bronze ritual wine vessel, hu, Western Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 8); 12in (30.5cm) high. Estimate US$ 3,000 - 5,000 (€ 2,700 - 4,500) . Courtesy Bonhams. The rounded baluster-form body rising to a gently waisted neck with a flared galleried mouth,...

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Tags: hu, bronze ritual wine vessel, Western Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 8)

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26 août 2019

A pair of small bronze openwork plaques, Northern Hebei province, 6th-5th century BC

Lot 869. A pair of small bronze openwork plaques, Northern Hebei province, 6th-5th century BC; 2 in. (5 cm.) long. Estimate USD 2,000 - USD 3,000 . Price realised USD 2,750 . © Christie's Images Ltd 2010. Of rectangular form, each cast in openwork as...

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Tags: bronze, openwork plaque, 6th-5th century BC, Northern Hebei province

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26 août 2019

A rare bronze zoomorphic circular fitting, Han dynasty, Dian culture, circa 2nd century BC

Lot 867. A rare bronze zoomorphic circular fitting, Han dynasty, Dian culture, circa 2nd century BC; 4¾ in. (12 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000 . Price realised USD 74,500 . © Christie's Images Ltd 2010. Thinly cast, the slightly dished front...

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Tags: bronze, Han Dynasty, circa 2nd century BC, Dian culture, zoomorphic circular fitting

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26 août 2019

A small gold-inlaid bronze garment hook, Eastern Han dynasty, 2nd-3rd century BC

Lot 862. A small gold-inlaid bronze garment hook, Eastern Han dynasty, 2nd-3rd century BC; 2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) long. Estimate USD 2,500 - USD 4,000 . Price realised USD 2,125 . © Christie's Images Ltd 2010. One end with semi-circular outer section and faceted...

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Tags: Eastern Han dynasty, garment hook, gold-inlaid bronze, 2nd-3rd century BC

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26 août 2019

An unusual frog-shaped openwork buckle, Western Han dynasty, circa 3rd century BC

Lot 861. An unusual frog-shaped openwork buckle, Western Han dynasty, circa 3rd century BC; 3¾ in. (9.6 cm.) long. Estimate USD 2,500 - USD 5,000 . Price realised USD 6,000 . © Christie's Images Ltd 2010. Cast as a frog as if seen from above, with tiny...

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Tags: Western Han dynasty, circa 3rd century BC, frog-shaped openwork buckle

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