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Jade Ge (dagger-axe) with Dragon-and-phoenix Pattern, Late Shang (13th century–1046 BCE). Whole length 37.0 cm, Greatest width 7.1 cm, Thickness 0.7 cm. Unearthed from tomb M2009of the cemetery of the Guo State, Sanmenxia, 1990. © Guo State Museum in Sanmenxia.

Jade Figure, Late Western Zhou (9th century–771 BCE). Height 4.6 cm, Width 2.0 cm. Unearthed from the cemetery of the Guo State, Sanmenxia, 1990. © Henan Museum

Gold Belt Ornaments, Late Western Zhou (9th century–771 BCE). One triangle, height 8.3 cm; Three in the shape of animal head, side length 2.0 cm; Seven rings, outer diameter approx. 4.0 cm; One rectangle ring, outer side length approx. 2 × 1.75 cm, width 1.75 cm. Unearthed from the cemetery of the Guo State, Sanmenxia, 1990. © Henan Museum

Jade Pendant Set Composed of Four Huangs (arc-shaped pendant), Late Spring and Autumn (570–476 BCE). Length of the largest huang 14.0 cm, Width 3.5 cm. Unearthed from tomb M4 at Jiuxian, Ye County, 2002. © Pingdingshan Museum

Turquoise-inlaid Square Dou (food vessel) with Cloud Pattern, Early Warring States (475–376 BCE). Height 24.5 cm, Side length of mouth 12.5 cm. Unearthed from Shanbiao Town, Ji County, 1935. © Henan Museum

Miniature huanghuali table, China, Ming dynasty, late 16th to 17th century. Length: 45.5 cm, Width: 13.5 cm, Height: 13 cm. © Ben Janssens Oriental Art 2023 A miniature table made of huanghuali, the top is supported on two pairs of recessed legs at both ends. The rectangular top has everted flanges above a shaped, beaded apron. The frontward curving legs are supported by lingzhi fungus spandrels in openwork. The well-figured wood is polished and patinated. Provenance: the collection of Louise Hawley Stone, Toronto, Canada.She was... [Lire la suite]

Lingbi scholar’s rock, China, 18th or 19th century. Height (including stand): 12.7 cm, Width: 12.7 cm. © Ben Janssens Oriental Art 2023 A finely balanced limestone miniature rock formation of diagonal form with two “plateaux” extending from a small base. The rock supported on a small, carved wood stand, which is original. The material is of a dark grey, almost black tone and has some pale grey striations. Provenance: The collection of Paul Bromberg, Bangkok and Hong Kong. Note: In China, Chinese Scholars’ Rocks or Spirit Stones... [Lire la suite]

Huanghuali scroll pot, China, 17-18th century. Height: 23 cm, Width: 21.5 cm. © Ben Janssens Oriental Art 2023 A massive huanghuali scroll pot, the sides roughly cylindrical but slightly wasted, rising up from a rounded base ring with slightly recessed base section that has a central roundel. The material is nicely figured and several characteristic “faces” can be seen in the grain. Note: This magnificent holder is too large for brushes, so it was most probably made to store rolled-up scroll paintings. Rebecca Rice Jones and Angus... [Lire la suite]

Lot 107. A blue and white bottle vase, mid-17th century. Hauteur : 37,2 cm. Price realised EUR 30,240 (Estimate EUR 7,000 – EUR 10,000). © Christie's Image Ltd 2023 La panse globulaire reposant sur un pied droit circulaire et surmontée d'un long col cintré rythmé d'une section renflée est ornée de personnages à la poursuite d'un cavalier dans les montagnes. Le col est souligné de feuillage. Provenance: Private Noble Dutch Collection, acquired in Europe in the 19th century (by repute),... [Lire la suite]

Lot 76. A blue and white 'Magic fountain' ewer, Ming dynasty, Jiajing period (1522–1566). Hauteur : 32 cm. Price realised EUR 18,900 (Estimate EUR 20,000 – EUR 30,000). © Christie's Image Ltd 2023 La forme est inspirée du moyen-orient, la panse est ornée des deux côtés d'une grande fontaine d'où jaillissent de généreux jets d'eau, le col évasé est ceint de larges palmettes stylisées, un anneau surmontant l'anse servait à attacher le couvercle. Le pied est orné de vagues stylisées et un... [Lire la suite]