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The Mackay Emerald Necklace

T he Mackay emerald necklace (G9775). Photo by Chip Clark. The stunning Mackay Emerald was mined in Muzo, Colombia. The finest emeralds are found in the region around Muzo and Chivor, Colombia. These green gems were used by indigenous peoples for at least...

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6 novembre 2012

A rare wucai 'dragon' brushpot, Wanli mark and period (1573-1620)

Lot 333. A rare wucai 'dragon' brushpot, Wanli mark and period (1573-1620); 15.4cm., 6 1/8 in. Estimate 60,000 - 80,000 GBP. Lot sold 301,250 GBP. Photo Sotheby's of cylindrical form raised on a tiered pedestal, brightly painted to the exterior with four...

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Tags: Wucai, 'dragon' brushpot, Wanli mark and period (1573-1620)

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6 novembre 2012

The Maximilian emerald ring

T he Maximilian emerald ring (G5024). Photo by Chip Clark. This 21.04-carat Colombian emerald was once set in a ring worn by Mexico’s ill-fated emperor, Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph. An Austrian archduke crowned emperor of Mexico in 1864, he was executed...

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6 novembre 2012

A rare blue and white sprinkler, Ming Dynasty, Jiajing period (1522-1566)

Lot 330. A rare blue and white sprinkler, Ming Dynasty, Jiajing period (1522-1566); 23.5cm., 9 1/4 in. Estimate 15,000 - 25,000 GBP. Lot sold 18,750 GBP. Photo Sotheby's comprising of three bulbous sections supported on a spreading foot, the lower section...

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Tags: blue and white, Jiajing period, Ming Dynasty, sprinkler

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6 novembre 2012

The Indian emerald necklace

The Indian emerald necklace. Photo by Chip Clark. This Art Deco Indian-style necklace was made in 1928-1929 by Cartier, Inc. and features 24 baroque-cut emerald drops, each surmounted by a smaller emerald bead, mounted in platinum with pave-set diamonds....

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Tags: Indian emerald necklace, Smithsonian´s Museum of Natural History

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6 novembre 2012

A blue and white 'dragon' jardinière, Jiajing mark and period (1522-1566)

Lot 331. A blue and white 'dragon' jardinière, Jiajing mark and period; 55.6cm., 21 7/8 in. Estimate 60,000 - 80,000 GBP. Lot sold 73,250 GBP. Photo Sotheby's heavily potted with tapering sides rising to a lipped rim, the exterior painted with two dragons...

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Tags: blue and white, Jiajing mark and period, 'dragon' jardinière

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6 novembre 2012

The Mogul Emerald

The Mogul Emerald. Carved 217.8 carats emerald pendant, Mughal, India, 17th century. In the collection of the Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar. Photo courtesy: Christie's Mogul emerald is a magnificent carved emerald, with a rich history, belonging to the...

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6 novembre 2012

Asian Art auctions at Koller Zurich: Record results thanks to the large demand from Chinese bidders

Figure of a Pancaraksha goddess, Nepalese School, Tibet, 14/15th century. Gilt copper alloy with stone inlays. H 32 cm. Sold for CHF 3.24 million. ZURICH.- Koller Auctions concluded its two days of Asian Art auctions on 30/31 October with an outstanding...

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Tags: bronze, Krishna, Vishnu, coral, Jade Seal, fang ding, Amitayus, Padmapani, Tathagata Akshobya, Marici, Li Xiongcai

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6 novembre 2012

'Looted' Chinese antiques pulled from Bonhams auction to "avoid any possible offence"

A fine and rare Imperial white jade archaistic disc, bi, with the original box Jiaqing. Photo Bonhams BEIJING (AFP).- Two Chinese antiques have been withdrawn from auction in Britain, the auctioneer said, after the proposed sale sparked fury in China...

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Tags: Qianlong, bi, imperial white jade, Jiaqing, You, archaistic hanging vase and cover, archaistic disc, imperial very pale green jade

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5 novembre 2012

Art Deco Platinum, Carved Sapphire and Diamond Jabot, Cartier. Circa 1925

Art Deco Platinum, Carved Sapphire and Diamond Jabot, Cartier. Circa 1925. Photo Doyle New York.

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Tags: Cartier, 1925, art deco, jabot

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