12 février 2023

An inscribed silver-alloy pouring vessel, yi, Yuan dynasty

Lot 3049. An inscribed silver-alloy pouring vessel, yi, Yuan dynasty (1379-1368); 22.8 cm. Lot sold: 107,100 HKD (Estimate: 10,000 - 15,000 HKD). © 2023 Sotheby's. the ring below the spout inscribed with four characters reading Zhen Hua Xiao Yin (pure snow-flake silver). Provenance: Laiyantang Collection, Hong Kong, 1990s, coll. no. MW 67. Exhibited: Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore, on loan, 1997-2005. Sotheby's. Chinese Art Online: A Private Asian... [Lire la suite]
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27 novembre 2022

An inscribed archaic bronze pouring vessel, yi, Zhou dynasty (1050-221 BC)

Lot 113. An inscribed archaic bronze pouring vessel, yi, Zhou dynasty (1050-221 BC); 34.9 cm. Lot sold: 1,764,000 HKD (Estimate: 300,000 - 500,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 the boat-shaped vessel raised on four dragon-shaped feet and set with a curved U-shaped spout, the exterior cast with horizontal concave ribs with a wide band of zoomorphic S-shaped motifs below the rim, set to one side with a loop handle formed by the arched body of a ferocious mythical beast with elaborate horns and a... [Lire la suite]
02 août 2022

Zhou dynasty bronzes sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 28 July 2022

  Lot 3003. A pair of inscribed archaic bronze ritual food vessels, Ding, Early Western Zhou dynasty (1050-771 BC); h. 20 cm, w. 17 cm. Lot sold: 1,512,000 HKD (Estimate: 400,000 - 600,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 inscribed with a six-character inscription; with 6 X-rays Provenance: Hartman Rare Art, New York. Note: Notable for its bowl-like body and three blade-like zoomorphic legs, the present lot represents an unusual group of ding. Inspired by pottery... [Lire la suite]
26 mai 2022

Tang pottery sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25 May 2022

Lot 301. A sancai handled cup, Tang dynasty (618-907); w. 9.2 cm, d. 7 cm, h. 5.5 cm, Japanese wood box. Lot sold: 100,800 HKD (Estimate  20,000 - 30,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 Lot 302. A sancai jarlet, Tang dynasty (618-907); w. 9 cm, metal cover, Japanese wood box. Lot sold: 44,100 HKD (Estimate  20,000 - 30,000 HKD). © Sotheby's 2022 Lot 303. A sancai money chest, Tang dynasty (618-907); 15.3 by 10.8 by h. 13.7 cm. Lot sold:... [Lire la suite]
15 mars 2022

An inscribed archaic bronze pouring vessel (Yi), Late Western Zhou dynasty

 Lot 39. An inscribed archaic bronze pouring vessel (Yi), Late Western Zhou dynasty. Length 13⅞ in., 35.1 cm. Lot sold: 100,800 USD (Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000 USD). © Sothebys. the interior cast with a sixteen-character inscription reading bo X X zuo X qi wannian zizi sunsun yongbaoyongxiang. Provenance: Private Collection. Sotheby's London, 15th June 1964, lot 52 (part lot). Collection of Dr Wou Kiuan (1910-1997). Wou Lien-Pai Museum, 1968-present, coll. no.... [Lire la suite]
04 septembre 2021

Two parcel-gilt silver alloy vessels, a silver alloy oval basin and a parcel-gilt bronze pouring vessel, Tang dynasty (618-907)

Lot 1091. Two parcel-gilt silver alloy vessels, a silver alloy oval basin and a parcel-gilt bronze pouring vessel, Tang dynasty (618-907); 10.7 to 26.8 cm. Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000 HKD. Lot Sold: 138,600 HKD. (C) 2021 Sotheby's Sotheby's. Chinese Art Online, including Song Ceramics from the Kai-Yin Lo Collection, Hong Kong, 26 August 2021

12 octobre 2020

A blue-glazed pouring vessel, Tang dynasty (618-907)

Lot 301. A blue-glazed pouring vessel, Tang dynasty (618-907); 7¾ in. (19.8 cm.) wide. Estimate HKD 100,000 - HKD 150,000. Price realised HKD 125,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020. Parts of the interior are covered with an amber glaze. Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong prior to 1988A European private collection. Christie's. The Pavilion Sale Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 8 October 2020
01 octobre 2020

A celadon-glazed pouring vessel, Qianlong four-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795)

Lot 858. A celadon-glazed pouring vessel, Qianlong four-character seal mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1736-1795); 4 5/8 in. (11.8 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 6,875. © Christie's Image 6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) highLtd 2020. Made in imitation of a rhinoceros horn cup, and set with a handle of square section at one end, covered overall with a soft, pale bluish-green glaze. Provenance: K. W. Woollcombe-Boyce Collection, no. 177.Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London, 15 June... [Lire la suite]
05 mai 2019

A blue and amber-glazed pouring vessel, Tang dynasty (618-907)

Lot 194. A blue and amber-glazed pouring vessel, Tang dynasty (618-907); 7 ¾ in. (19.8 cm.) wide. Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 25,000 (USD 19,530 - USD 32,550). © Christie's Images Ltd 2019. The vessel is potted with a globular body sitting on a flat base, rising to a short waisted neck below an everted rim, incised around the shoulder with a double band. A tubular spout is applied to one shoulder. The interior is covered with a rich amber glaze, the exterior with a deep, cobalt blue glaze suffused with a... [Lire la suite]
27 mars 2018

A very rare green and amber-glazed pouring vessel, Tang dynasty (618-907) 

Lot 1456. A very rare green and amber-glazed pouring vessel, Tang dynasty (618-907); 6½ in. (16.5 cm.) high. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 40,000. Price realised USD 35,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011 The compressed globular body with a short waisted neck, the shoulder applied with a band of six florets interrupted by the short, angled cylindrical spout and double-strap handle that terminates in a dragon head biting the mouth rim, covered all over with a bright green glaze that continues over... [Lire la suite]