Gilt-bronze

Lot 816. An engraved gilt-bronze stem cup, Tang dynasty (618-907); 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm.) high, cloth box. Estimate USD 8,000 – USD 12,000. Unsold. © Christie's 2023 The exterior of the cup is engraved with a continuous scene of two hunters on horseback, one with a club extended and ready to strike, the other with bow drawn and followed by two hounds, all reserved on a ring-punched ground below a foliate scroll band. The gilded surface has areas of green patination. Provenance: Acquired in Hong... [Lire la suite]

Lot 815. A gilt-bronze lock, Tang dynasty (618-907); 7 in. (17.8 cm.) long, softwood stand. Estimate USD 1,000 – USD 2,000. Price realised USD 1,764. © Christie's 2023 The lock comprises a long slender rod connected to an oblong box containing the mechanism, with a quadrangular slot at one end of the box to receive the key. The sliding bolt at the other end is cast with a bud-shaped decoration in relief. The long rod is threaded through two rings attached to plain medallions. Each piece has a gilt... [Lire la suite]

Lot 812. A finely engraved gilt-bronze stem cup, Tang dynasty (618-907); 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) high, cloth box. Estimate USD 20,000 – USD 25,000. © Christie's 2023 The exterior of the cup is engraved with a wide band of leafy flower scroll reserved on a ring-punched ground below a narrow band of florets linked by ‘C’-scrolls. The splayed foot is decorated with four fan-shaped panels, each engraved with a different flower. The cup is covered overall in thick, well-preserved gilding, with small areas of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 808. A set of six small gilt-bronze votive vessels, Northern Qi-Sui dynasty (550-618); Stem cups: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm.) high; 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm.) high, fitted softwood stand Covered stem cup: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm.) high; Funnel: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm.) high; Covered hu: 3 in. (7.6 cm.) high; Tuohu: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm.) high. Estimate USD 30,000 – USD 40,000. Unsold. © Christie's 2023 The set comprises two miniature stem cups, a larger stem cup with fitted cover, a miniature funnel, a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3005. A pair of bronze 'chimera' weights, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD); d. 7.8 cm. Lot sold: 378,000 HKD (Estimate: 300,000 - 400,000 HKD). © 2023 Sotheby's. with an iridescent sheen to the metal surface. Provenance: Acquired in Japan, 1990s, by repute. Note: The present weights are cast in the form of a chimaera, generally known as bixie (literally 'to avert evil spirits'), standing on a mountainous rock base. For related weights, see an Eastern Han... [Lire la suite]

Lot 537. A gilt-bronze figure of Avalokiteshvara, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); h. 22.1 cm, wood stand. Lot sold: 189,000 GBP (Estimate: 150,000 - 200,000 GBP). © 2022 Sotheby's. Sotheby's. CHINA / 5000 YEARS, Hong Kong, 2 November 2022

Lot 540. A pair of gilt-bronze 'lion' plaques, Tang-Liao dynasty (618-1125); h. 15.3 cm. Lot sold: 44,100 HKD (Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000 HKD). © 2022 Sotheby's. Provenance: The Private Collection of A & J Speelman, acquired prior to 1980.Christie's London, 6th November 2018, Lot 95. Sotheby's. China/5000 Years, Hong Kong, 25 November 2022

Lot 339. A pair of gilt-bronze ear cups, Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD). Each 10.5cm (4 1/8in) wide. Sold for HK$19,125. © Bonhams 2001-2022 Provenance: Mandala Fine Arts, Hong Kong, 1999. Note: See a similar gilt-bronze ear cup, Han dynasty, illustrated in Ancient Chinese Arts in the Idemitsu Collection, Japan, 1989, pl.208. Bonhams. AUTUMN SALE OF CHINESE ART A PRIVATE ASIAN COLLECTION, Hong Kong, 25 November – 16 December 2022

  Lot 41. A rare inscribed gilt-bronze figure of Avalokitesvara, Sui dynasty (581-618); 17cm (6 3/4in) high. (4). Sold for HKD 985,800 (Estimate HKD 600,000 - HKD 800,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022 The slender bodhisattva shown seated with both legs pendent and resting on a waisted lotus pedestal further raised on a faceted lotus throne centred by a cintamani, with a pearl held in the right hand, the left hand resting atop the knee in varada mudra, the face cast with a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 143. A miniature gilt-bronze figure of a bodhisattva, Tang dynasty (618-907); 5.2 cm. Lot sold: 151,200 HKD (Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 seated in royal ease with one arm resting on the raised knee and holding a cintamani, the expressive face looking intently and gazing upwards, adorned with an ornamented headdress, jewellery, sashes and a draped dhoti, supported by a lotus base and a pedestal. Provenance: P.C. Lu & Sons, Ltd, Hong Kong, 3rd May 1989. ... [Lire la suite]