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Lot 919. A Longquan 'jue-form' cup, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 12.3cm wide. Sold for HK$140,800 (Estimate HK$120,000-150,000). © Bonhams 2001-2023 Made in the form of an archaistic bronze jue, the U-shaped body is supported on three slender legs splayed outwards, the wide spout carved around the sides with a broad band of leafy stems and chrysanthemums, applied overall with a lustrous pale olive glaze with exception of the foot burnt to an orange tone, stand, Japanese wood box. (3) Note: The... [Lire la suite]

Lot 883. A rare Cizhou 'lotus'  bowl, lianzi wan, Early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 11.5cm diam. Sold for HK$217,600 (Estimate HK$80,000-120,000). © Bonhams 2001-2023 Of conical form, finely potted in the shape of a lotus pod, lianzi, the exterior painted in dark brown tones with a broad band of overlapping lotus petals, further decorated with a band of geometric pattern at the rim and around the foot, the interior delicately painted with a central medallion of a quatrefoil motif,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 883. A rare black-glazed tea bowl, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 33cm high x 41cm long x 28cm deep. Sold for HK$51,200 (Estimate HK$40,000-60,000). © Bonhams 2001-2023 Potted with rounded side rising from a short foot to a slightly tapered rim, decorated overall in a black glaze and the base with Xuande four-character mark in underglaze blue, Japanese wood box. (2) Bonhams. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 29 November 2023, Hong Kong, Admiralty

Lot 871. An extremely rare and finely carved tixi lacquer cabinet, Guanpixiang, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 33cm high x 41cm long x 28cm deep. Sold for HK$409,600 (Estimate HK$250,000-350,000). © Bonhams 2001-2023 The chest of rectangular form rising from a protruding curved foot to a rounded flat top opening to a single tray, above a single-panel door revealing a pair of drawers of same size, masterfully and densely carved to the exterior through alternating layers of black and thinly layered... [Lire la suite]

Lot 865. A rare large carved black and red lacquer dish, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 35cm diam. Sold for HK$115,200 (Estimate HK$80,000-100,000). © Bonhams 2001-2023 Elaborately carved to the central circular panel depicting a group of scholar-officials and literali engaging in various leisure activities with several travelling on horseback being greeted by three figures, surrounded by other attendants, two deers and flying cranes, within a terraced garden setting, all encircled by a border of leafy... [Lire la suite]

Bejewelled gold filigree Fenxin-tiara set with phoenix-and-peony jade, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Collected in Hubei Museum.  

Pair of bejewelled gold filigree Yanbin hairpins set with phoenix-and-peony jade, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Collected in Hubei Museum

Pair of bejewelled gold filigree Binchai hairpins with peony design, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Collected in Hubei Museum.

  Pair of peach-shaped gold filigree Zan-hairpins sets with gems, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Collected in Hubei Museum.

 Cloisonné enamels formely in the Collection of the Chang Foundation sold at Bonhams HK, 29 November 2023  Lot 861. An important and rare cloisonné enamel rectangular 'dragon' incense burner, Wanli six-character mark and of the period (1573-1620); 20cm long. Sold for HK$1,401,000 (Estimate HK$600,000-800,000). © Bonhams 2001-2023 The flattened rectangular vessel supported on four cabriole legs issuing from heads of mythical beast, surmounted by two upright loop handles, the exterior... [Lire la suite]