15 janvier 2020
A sancai-glazed pottery figure of a lokapala, Tang dynasty (618-907)
Lot 1431. A sancai-glazed pottery figure of a lokapala, Tang dynasty (618-907); 16½ in. (42 cm.) high. Estimate USD 7,000 - USD 9,000. Price realised USD 32,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013
The guardian figure is dressed as a soldier and shown standing in a threatening manner that matches the pugnacious expression of his unglazed face. His right hand is positioned and hollowed to hold a halberd, and his left hand rests on his hip. His armor is detailed in green, amber and... [Lire la suite]
15 janvier 2020
A straw and amber-glazed pottery figure of a horse, Tang dynasty (618-907)

15 janvier 2020
A magnificent sancai-glazed pottery figure of a Ferghana horse, Tang dynasty (618-907)
Lot 1433. A magnificent sancai-glazed pottery figure of a Ferghana horse, Tang dynasty (618-907); 30 3/8 in. (77.2 cm.) high. Estimate USD 100,000 - USD 150,000. Price realised USD 315,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013
The powerful figure is shown standing foursquare on a rectangular plinth with head raised and mouth open. The head is well detailed with expressive eyes and slightly flared nostrils set below a split forelock and pricked ears, and the muscular neck is emphasized by the hogged... [Lire la suite]
15 janvier 2020
A rare pair of greyish-green-glazed stoneware lamps, Sui-Tang dynasty, 6th-7th century

15 janvier 2020
A Jianyao 'hare's fur' tea bowl, Song dynasty (960-1279)

15 janvier 2020
A rare Dingyao carved foliate-rimmed shallow bowl, Northern Song dynasty, 11th-12th century

15 janvier 2020
A Dingyao carved conical bowl, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)

15 janvier 2020
A Cizhou white-glazed petal-carved ewer, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)

15 janvier 2020
A Qingbai pear-shaped vase, hu, Southern Song dynasty, 12th-13th century
Lot 1495. A Qingbai pear-shaped vase, hu, Southern Song dynasty, 12th-13th century; 7¼ in. (18.3 cm.) high. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price realised USD 5,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013
The globular body is encircled by three raised ribs above the spreading stepped foot, and the shoulder is flanked by a pair of fixed-ring lion- mask handles below a herringbone band encircling the neck. The vase is covered in a characteristic semi-transparent glaze of pale blue tone continuing over... [Lire la suite]
15 janvier 2020
Two Junyao vessels, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368)
