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15 avril 2025

Bronze and jade word hilt, State of Zhao, Warring States period

Bronze and jade word hilt, State of Zhao, Warring States period
Bronze and jade word hilt, State of Zhao, Warring States Period (475-221 BCE), Handan City Institute of Cultural Relics collection. This artifact from the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) is an ornamental piece fixed to the top of a sword hilt. ⚔️ Crafted...
13 janvier 2025

'Slithering into Spring: A Celebration of the Year of the Snake' at Shanghai Museum

'Slithering into Spring: A Celebration of the Year of the Snake' at Shanghai Museum
SHANGHAI - As the snake stirs, spring returns, ringing in the Year of the Snake (Yisi). In Chinese culture, the snake is a prototype for the dragon totem and revered as the "little dragon". It was awed and deified by the ancients for several unique traits:...
16 juillet 2019

An enamelled and gem set sword hilt, North India, early 18th century

An enamelled and gem set sword hilt, North India, early 18th century
Lot 243. An enamelled and gem set sword hilt, North India, early 18th century; 8 ins. (20.3 cm.) high. Estimate USD 60,000 - USD 80,000 . Price realised USD 106,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Set with diamonds and emeralds in gold on a red enamelled...
15 juillet 2019

A gem set ruby sword hilt, South India, probably 16th century

A gem set ruby sword hilt, South India, probably 16th century
Lot 244. A gem set ruby sword hilt, South India, probably 16th century; 6 7/8 ins. (17.4 cm.) long; 3 ¾ ins. (9.5 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 100,000 - USD 150,000 . Price realised USD 112,500. Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Made from a single block of ruby,...
11 juillet 2019

A gem set gold sword hilt , North India, circa 1850-1875

A gem set gold sword hilt , North India, circa 1850-1875
Lot 126. A gem set gold sword hilt , North India, circa 1850-1875; 6 5/8 ins. (17 cm.) high; 3 5/8 ins. (9.2 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 80,000 - USD 120,000 . Price realised USD 137,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 Set with rubies and emeralds on both sides....
23 mars 2018

An elegant gemset and enamelled gold sword (khanda) hilt, Mughal India, 18th century

An elegant gemset and enamelled gold sword (khanda) hilt, Mughal India, 18th century
Lot 186. An elegant gemset and enamelled gold sword (khanda) hilt, Mughal India, 18th century. Main element 4¾in. (12cm.) long. Estimate GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000. Price realised GBP 62,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Made in parts, the surfaces of the...
23 mars 2018

An impressive gemset and enamelled gold sword (khanda) hilt, Mughal India, late 17th-early 18th century 

An impressive gemset and enamelled gold sword (khanda) hilt, Mughal India, late 17th-early 18th century 
Lot 185. An impressive gemset and enamelled gold sword (khanda) hilt, Mughal India, late 17th-early 18th century; 9¾in. (24.8cm.) long. Estimate GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000. Price realised GBP 122,500 . © Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Made in parts, the surfaces...
3 août 2017

A gemset and enamelled sword (tulwar) hilt, Benares, Late 18th-early 19th century

A gemset and enamelled sword (tulwar) hilt, Benares, Late 18th-early 19th century
Lot 151. A gemset and enamelled sword (tulwar) hilt, Benares, Late 18th-early 19th century. Hilt 7¾in. (19.6cm.) long. Estimate £25,000 - GBP 35,000 . Price realised GBP 40,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 Of typical form with upper suspension loop, the...
20 avril 2016

A gemset and enamelled gold sword (tulwar) hilt, made for the Raja of Nabha State, North India, second half 19th century

A gemset and enamelled gold sword (tulwar) hilt, made for the Raja of Nabha State, North India, second half 19th century
Lot 34. A gemset and enamelled gold sword ( tulwar ) hilt, made for the Raja of N abha State, N orth I ndia, second half 19th century. Estimate £40,000 – £60,000($56,880 - $85,320). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016 Of typical form with upper suspension...
15 mars 2014

Sword hilt, India, 18th century

Sword hilt, India, 18th century
Sword hilt, India, 18th century. Photo courtesy Amir Mohtashemi Ltd. Of standard tulwar form with gold overlay and punched floral decoration. The pommel ending in an attachment with trefoil design. H: 15cm Amir Mohtashemi Ltd. MasterArt at TEFAF 2014....