08 mars 2022

A molded sancai-glazed pottery pilgrim flask, Tang dynasty (618-907)

Lot 92. A molded sancai-glazed pottery pilgrim flask, Tang dynasty (618-907). Height 5⅝ in., 14.4 cm. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000 USD. Lot sold: 3,528 USD. © Sothebys.  Provenance: Christie's London, 25th November 1974, lot 23. Collection of Dr Wou Kiuan (1910-1997). Wou Lien-Pai Museum, 1974-present, coll. no. T.3.27. Sotheby's. A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Part 1, New York, 22 March 2022

17 décembre 2019

A turquoise-glazed pilgrim flask, Qing Dynasty, 18th century

Lot 83. A turquoise-glazed pilgrim flask, Qing Dynasty, 18th century; 24,2 cm, 9½in.. Estimate:  7,000 - 9,000 EUR. Lot sold 9,375 EUR. © Sotheby's. de forme circulaire sur un court pied évasé, le col flanqué d'anses tubulaires se terminant en têtes de ruyi, la panse à décor d'un médaillon central en léger relief en forme de pêche, couverte d'une belle glaçure turquoise.  Sotheby's. Arts d'Asie, Paris, 10 december 2019.
14 décembre 2019

A small blue and white Ming-style pilgrim flask, Jiaqing seal mark and period (1796-1820)

Lot 7. A small blue and white Ming-style pilgrim flask, Jiaqing seal mark and period (1796-1820); 24,1 cm, 9½ in. Estimate: 10,000 - 15,000 EUR. Lot sold: 12,500 EUR. © Sotheby's. de forme circulaire sur un court pied évasé, le col flanqué d'anses tubulaires se terminant en têtes de ruyi, la panse à décor d'un médaillon central en léger relief à décor de rameaux de pêches de longévité et de chauves-souris en réserve sur fond de rinceaux fleuris, le pied souligné de frise... [Lire la suite]
15 avril 2018

Sotheby's announces highlights from the Arts of the Islamic World auction on 25 April

  Lot 167. A unique blue and white pilgrim flask with animals, Turkey, circa 1545-55; 32.2cm. height. Est. 60,000-80,000. Lot Sold 669,000 GBP (765,604 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby’s. LONDON.- Sotheby’s Arts of the Islamic World auction on 25 April covers over 200 works of art produced under the aegis of multiple Islamic Empires, spread over three continents over a period of over 1,200 years. Prominent among the works on offer are exceptionally rare pieces hailing from prestigious private... [Lire la suite]
14 avril 2017

A Venetian enamelled and gilt glass pilgrim flask, almost certainly early 16th century

Lot 60. A Venetian enamelled and gilt glass pilgrim flask, almost certainly early 16th century.  Estimate 30,000 — 40,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.  of flattened form with a bulbous lower section each side applied with a gilt spiralled glass medallion with green and blue enamel dots, enlivened with small gilt and blue rosettes, the side affixed with two gilt-glass loops flanking a gilt-lozenge reserving green, blue and red enamel dots, the neck with a band of... [Lire la suite]
14 avril 2017

A gilded and enamelled glass pilgrim flask, Venice, probably 15th-16th century

Lot 180. A gilded and enamelled glass pilgrim flask, Venice, probably 15th-16th century. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 GBP. Lot sold 68,750 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's. 2017  the glass body blown into bulbous form with flat sides, four small lug handles, gilted with radiating design and polychrome enamelled details, 31cm. height Note: This enamelled glass pilgrim flask is related to a group known in Venice as 'inghistere facade' or 'flat-sided bottle' as well as 'guastada' or 'Damascene... [Lire la suite]

19 janvier 2017

Pilgrim Flask, China, Liao Dynasty (907-1125)

Pilgrim Flask, China, Liao Dynasty (907-1125). Height: 24,5 cm. Vanderven Oriental Art at Brafa Art Fair, Brussels, 21-29 january 2017. Featuring a strap hole and a lid, the form of this vessel - also known as cockscomb pot, jiguanhu 鸡冠壶, or horse-stirrup pot, madenghu 马镫壶.. The shape originates from the leather satchel-like containers employed by early Qidan people to carry liquids such as water, milk and wine. This form appears to have originated in present-day Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, as early as the fourth century and has... [Lire la suite]
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07 novembre 2016

A rare green-glazed pilgrim flask, Eastern Jin dynasty (317-420)

Lot 191. A rare green-glazed pilgrim flask, Eastern Jin dynasty (317-420). Estimate GBP 8,000 - GBP 10,000 (USD 9,968 - USD 12,460). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.  The compressed-form vase has a cylindrical neck and a pair of lug handles, covered overall in a pale green crackled glaze and supported on two short rectangular feet. 9 ½ in. (24 cm.) high.  Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 8 November 2016, London, King Street
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10 septembre 2016

A Chinese 'Cizhou' ribbed black glazed pilgrim flask, Jin dynasty (1115–1234)

Lot 420. A Chinese 'Cizhou' ribbed black glazed pilgrim flask, Jin dynasty (1115–1234). Estimate $3,000-5,000. Photo Freemans. moon shape body with two handles on the shoulder, covered overall in a black glaze and golden lines emanating from center. H: 9 in., 23 cm Provenance: Property from the S. Jung collection, Wilmington, Delaware Acquired from Dragon House Antiques, San Francisco Freeman's. Asian Arts, Sat, Sep 10 2016 10:00 AM
21 juin 2016

Blue-and-White Pilgrim Flask for the Islamic Market, China, Ming dynasty, 15th century

Lot 2. Blue-and-White Pilgrim Flask for the Islamic Market, China, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Estimate 20.000 € - 26.000 €. Unsold. Photo Auctionata AG Porcelain with underglaze blue painting. Crescent-shaped body on low trefoil-feet, the ends studded with flower-shaped applications. Narrow, slightly tapered neck with knopped mouth. Sideways a short cylindrical sprout. The body contrasted with volute-shaped cloud bands, rhombic, triangle and circle motifs as well as... [Lire la suite]