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A fine rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th-18th century

A fine rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th-18th century. Photo Bonhams. Of tapering form rising to the everted rim, naturalistically carved as a gnarled tree trunk with irregular knots, cavities and branches, the base carved with the four character seal...

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25 avril 2014

A rhinoceros horn 'prunus' libation cup, 17th-18th century

A rhinoceros horn 'prunus' libation cup, 17th-18th century. Photo Bonhams. The horn of rich, dark amber tone and finely carved on the exterior with two fork-tailed birds swooping in flight beside a flowering prunus branch with a twisted trunk forming...

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11 avril 2014

Imperial items and extraordinary Buddhist sculptures at Koller Zurich, 6th/7th May 2014

ZURICH - For its Asian Art Auctions from 6th to 7th May 2014, Koller Auctions is focusing on the Chinese market. An exclusive selection of Buddhist figures and several treasures from the Forbidden City are sure to generate interest. China - Himalaya Fine...

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Tags: 19th century, Nepal, Tibet, gilt bronze, Avalokiteshvara, 18th century, 15th-16th century, 17th-18th century, tanka, Tibeto-Chinese, 1690, Vajrabhairava Yamantaka, gilt copper crown, Dharmadhatu Vagishvara Manjushri

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10 avril 2014

A lacquered nanmu burlwood tree trunk brushpot, Qing dynasty, 17th-18th century

A lacquered nanmu burlwood tree trunk brushpot, Qing dynasty, 17th-18th century. Photo: Sotheby's. formed from multiple sections of wood creating a free-form shape and naturalistic uneven surface of knots, holes and bumps, covered overall with a dark...

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Tags: brushpot, Qing dynasty, 17th-18th century, tree trunk brushpot, lacquered nanmu burlwood

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19 mars 2014

A celadon jade archaistic two-handled cup, 17th-18th century

A celadon jade archaistic two-handled cup, 17th-18th century. Photo Sotheby's carved to resemble an ancient gui with dragon-head loop handles and raised bosses on the sides, supported on a short grooved foot. Length 5 in., 12.7 cm. Estimation 6,000 —...

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17 mars 2014

A pair of huanghuali yokeback armchairs (sichutouguanmaoyi), 17th-18th century

Lot 419. A pair of huanghuali yokeback armchairs (sichutouguanmaoyi), 17th-18th century. Height 46 1/2 in., 118 cm; Width 32 3/8 in., 59.5 cm; Depth 18 in., 46 cm. Estimate 300,000 — 400,000 USD. Lot sold 293,000 USD . Courtesy Sotheby's 2014. each with...

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16 mars 2014

A superb Huanghuali convertible bookshelf, 'shujia', Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 17th-18th century

A superb Huanghuali convertible bookshelf, 'shujia', Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 17th-18th century. Photo courtesy Littleton & Hennessy Asian Art Ltd. 176 cm. high; 105 cm. wide; 48 cm. deep The very generously proportioned shelf with square sectioned supporting...

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15 mars 2014

Indo-Portuguese tortoiseshell and ivory cabinet, India, 17th-18th century

Indo-Portuguese tortoiseshell and ivory cabinet, India, 17th-18th century. Photo courtesy Amir Mohtashemi Ltd. The hinged cover encloses a lift out tray, the drop front opens to reveal an arrangement of 12 drawers. There is a secret sliding panel in one...

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Tags: India, cabinet, 17th-18th century, Indo-Portuguese, tortoiseshell and ivory

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12 mars 2014

A finely carved pale greenish-white jade grotto group, 17th-18th century

A finely carved pale greenish-white jade grotto group, 17th-18th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014 The front is carved in deep relief with Shoulao holding a peach standing on a ledge beside an attendant holding a vase of flowers, surrounded by...

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9 mars 2014

Rhinoceros horn, China, 17th-18th century

Rhinoceros horn, China, 17th-18th century. Photo courtesy Auctionata. Fine open work carving. Appealing color. Beautiful translucence. Matching open work wooden base. Height (with base): 14 cm. Good condition. Estimate €24,000 – €30,000 Provenance: from...

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