Warring States Period

Warring States Period (B.C.206-A.D.220), Gold & Jade Buckle © 2009 Yun An by ChengKai Desig

Warring States Period (B.C.206-A.D.220), Buckle © 2009 Yun An by ChengKai Desig

Warring States Period (B.C.206-A.D.220), Buckle © 2009 Yun An by ChengKai Desig

A bronze 'dragon' mirror, Warring States period - Photo Sotheby's  thinly cast with a plain, high-ridged rim, the grooved central loop enclosed by a circular concave band, between threads of twisted rope pattern, comprising four interlaced dragons, each overlapping the nearest scroll of its neighbor, smooth black and silvery gray patina, Japanese wood box (4); Diameter 5 3/8  in., 13.6 cm. ESTIMATION 2,000-3,000 USD PROVENANCE: Mayuyama & Co., Ltd, Tokyo, acquired between 1960-1969. ... [Lire la suite]

A very rare and important ritual bronze vessel in the shape of a bird. China, Warring States period (ca. 475-221 BC). Photo Auktionshaus Stahl Bronze with gold and silver inlays, partly with green patina. Tall vessel in the shape of a bird-like mythical creature with hooked beak and articulated crest. The head as the cover, the casting-openings in the feet unsealed. The feathers and the head with rich ornamental relief, including several metal-inlays. At the back an additional figural inlay,... [Lire la suite]

Miniature cockscomb ewer, China, Liao dynasty, 11th century. Earthenware with white slip under copper-green, lead glaze. H x W x D: 7.1 x 3.9 x 3.5 cm. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery RLS1997.48.185. WASHINGTON, DC.- Renowned for his passionate dedication to ancient Chinese material culture, collector Dr. Paul Singer (1904–1997) built an expansive collection of some 5000 objects, once displayed in its entirety in his modest two-bedroom apartment in New Jersey. The selection of 63 works in “One Man’s Search for Ancient China: The Paul... [Lire la suite]

An Archaic Bronze Ritual Food Vessel (dui), Warring States Period, 4th century BC. Photo Sotheby's the rounded body with a short waisted neck rising to a flat everted rim and with a pair of small ring handles to either side, cast in relief with three rows of smooth bosses, all supported on three short cabriole legs, the patina a silvery gray-green with light patches of encrustation, Japanese wood box (2). Width 10 in., 25.5 cm - ESTIMATION 60,000-80,000 USD PROVENANCE: Old... [Lire la suite]

Container with Lid, Warring States Period (480-221 B.C.E.) . Chinese .Changsha, Hunan. Lacquered wood with gilt bronze mounts; h x diam: 8 13/16 x 8 1/8 inches (22.38 x 20.64 cm). Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust, 48-36/1 A,B. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art ©2012 Nelson Gallery Foundation During the early 20th century, railroad construction throughout China brought to light many buried treasures from China’s long history. In Changsha, Hunan province, the most notable objects uncovered were... [Lire la suite]

Bi with two dragons and grain pattern, Warring states period, Shanghai Museum

A large, lute-shaped belt hook, bronze with inlays, China, 2nd half of the Warring States period (Zhanguo, 475-221 BC), 4th-3rd century BC. Photo Nagel the long, three facetted bronze belt or garment hook with a small animal shaped head and inlays of turquoise and gold. L. 23,5 cm. Lot 1051. Estimate 7000 € Property from an old European private collection Nagel Auctions. "Asian Art". May 10th 2012 http://www.auction.de/