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Pair of bracelets: Crocodile Heads, Edo peoples, Nigeria, Court of Benin, 17th–19th century

Pair of bracelets: Crocodile Heads, Edo peoples, Nigeria, Court of Benin, 17th–19th century. Brass, gilt. H. 5 1/4 x W. 3 3/8 in. (13.3 x 8.6 cm). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, 1991, 1991.17.80 & 1991.17.81 . © 2000–2018 The Metropolitan Museum...

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Tags: bracelet, Nigeria, Court of Benin, Edo peoples, 17th–19th century, Crocodile Heads

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7 janvier 2019

Bracelet, Edo peoples, Nigeria, Court of Benin, 1550–1680 (?)

Bracelet, Edo peoples, Nigeria, Court of Benin, 1550–1680 (?). Ivory, copper (?). H. 5 1/8 x Diam. 3 9/16 in. (13 x 9 cm). The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Gift of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1964, 1978.412.340. © 2000–2018 The Metropolitan...

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Tags: bracelet, Nigeria, Court of Benin, Edo peoples, 1550–1680 ()

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7 janvier 2019

Hip Ornament: Face, Edo peoples, Nigeria, Court of Benin, 16th–17th century

Hip Ornament: Face, Edo peoples, Nigeria, Court of Benin, 16th–17th century. Brass. H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, 1991, 1991.17.49. © 2000–2018 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Benin history, religion, and political structure...

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Tags: Nigeria, 16th–17th century, Court of Benin, Edo peoples, Face, Hip Ornament

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7 janvier 2019

Head of Iyoba, Edo peoples, Nigeria, Court of Benin, 18th–19th century

Head of Iyoba, Edo peoples, Nigeria, Court of Benin, 18th–19th century. Brass (cast), iron. H. 21 in. × W. 10 1/2 in. × D. 10 3/4 in. (53.3 × 26.7 × 27.3 cm). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Klaus G. Perls, 1991, 1991.17.4. © 2000–2018 The Metropolitan Museum of...

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Tags: Nigeria, 18th–19th century, Court of Benin, Edo peoples, Head of Iyoba

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7 janvier 2019

A rare painted lacquer circular box and cover, Late Eastern Zhou dynasty, 4th-3rd century BC

Lot 1212. A rare painted lacquer circular box and cover, Late Eastern Zhou dynasty, 4th-3rd century BC. Box and cover 8 in. (20.3 cm.) across approximately; fragment 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm.) at widest (2). Estimate $3,000 - USD 5,000. Price Realised $20,000....

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Tags: circular box and cover, Arthur M. Sackler Collections, 4th-3rd century BC, late Eastern Zhou dynasty, painted lacquer

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7 janvier 2019

Three rare lacquered wood court figures, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

Lot 1211. Three rare lacquered wood court figures, Warring States period (475-221 BC); 19¼ to 20 in. (49 to 50.8 cm.) high. Estimate $3,000 - USD 5,000. Price Realised $12,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011 Each figure with tall simplified body and narrow...

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Tags: Arthur M. Sackler Collections, Lacquered Wood, Warring States Period (475-221 BC), court figure

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7 janvier 2019

A Japanese iron and gilt Kawari Kabuto in the form of a shachi (mythical beast), attributed to Fukutake Ichiro, circa 1970

Lot 7. A Japanese iron and gilt Kawari Kabuto in the form of a shachi (mythical beast), attributed to Fukutake Ichiro, circa 1970; 21 in. (53 cm.) high; 14 ¾ in. (37 cm.) wide; 16 in. (40 cm.) deep. Estimate GBP 7,000 - GBP 10,000 (USD 8,834 - USD 12,620)....

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Tags: kawari kabuto, shachi, Fukutake Ichiro

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7 janvier 2019

A Nazca shell 'pectoral' necklace, Southern Peru, 200-600 A.D.

Lot 57. A Nazca shell 'pectoral' necklace, Southern Peru, 200-600 A.D.;11 ½ in. (29 cm.) high; 14 ½ in. (36 cm.) long. Estimate GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000 (USD 12,620 - USD 18,930) . © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. The pectoral is made from small shaped pieces...

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Tags: Nazca, 200-600 A.D., Collection Barbier-Mueller, Southern Peru, shell 'pectoral' necklace

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7 janvier 2019

A rare greyish-green and opaque buff jade 'toothed' pendant fragment, Neolithic period, Hongshan culture, circa 3500-3000 BC

Lot 1210. A rare greyish-green and opaque buff jade 'toothed' pendant fragment, Neolithic period, Hongshan culture, circa 3500-3000 BC; 3½ in. (8.9 cm.) long. Estimate $15,000 - USD 18,000. Price Realised $43,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011 The thin...

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Tags: Neolithic period, Hongshan Culture, circa 3500-3000 BC, 'toothed' pendant fragment, greyish-green and opaque buff jade

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7 janvier 2019

A large brownish-olive jade ceremonial blade

Lot 1209. A large brownish-olive jade ceremonial blade; 15 7/8 in. (39.7 cm.) long. Estimate $6,000 - USD 8,000. Price Realised $25,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011 Of hu tablet form, the thick blade tapering slightly towards the pointed tip, with two...

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Tags: Arthur M. Sackler Collections, ceremonial blade, brownish-olive jade

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