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A celadon-glazed bamboo-neck vase, Song-Yuan dynasty

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A celadon-glazed bamboo-neck vase, Song-Yuan dynasty

Lot 309. A celadon-glazed bamboo-neck vase, Song-Yuan dynasty. 19.5 cm, 7 5/8  in. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.

the body moulded with scrolling motifs, covered overall in a crackled greyish celadon glaze, wood stand.

Provenance: Collection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999), and thence by descent in the family.

Sotheby's. Chinese Art including Selected Works of Art from the T.Y. Chao Family Collection, Hong Kong, 30 nov. 2017, 02:00 PM


A pair of small Junyao blue-glazed vases, Jin-Yuan dynasty

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A pair of small Junyao blue-glazed vases, Jin-Yuan dynasty

Lot 310. A pair of small Junyao blue-glazed vases, Jin-Yuan dynasty (1115-1368). 9.3 cm, 3 5/8  in. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.

each of pear shape, supported on a separately potted but integrally glazed four-lobed stand with projecting flanges, covered overall in a pale lavender-blue glaze.

ProvenanceSotheby's Hong Kong, 18th May 1982, lot 117.
Collection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999), and thence by descent in the family.

Sotheby's. Chinese Art including Selected Works of Art from the T.Y. Chao Family Collection, Hong Kong, 30 nov. 2017, 02:00 PM

A large biscuit-decorated Longquan celadon 'Twin fish' basin, Yuan – early Ming dynasty

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A large biscuit-decorated Longquan celadon 'Twin fish' basin, Yuan – early Ming dynasty

Lot 311. A large biscuit-decorated Longquan celadon 'Twin fish' basin, Yuan–early Ming dynasty. 32.6 cm, 12 7/8  in. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.

the deep rounded sides rising from a tapered foot to an everted rim, decorated to the interior with two fish in biscuit, reserved against a sea-green glaze.

Provenance: Collection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999), and thence by descent in the family.

Sotheby's. Chinese Art including Selected Works of Art from the T.Y. Chao Family Collection, Hong Kong, 30 nov. 2017, 02:00 PM

A painted turquoise-glazed meiping, 13th-14th century

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A painted turquoise-glazed meiping, 13th-14th century

Lot 312. A painted turquoise-glazed meiping, 13th-14th century. 25 cm, 9 7/8  in. Estimate 30,000 — 40,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.

painted with a composite floral scroll, between a further floral meander and a band of lappets, covered overall in a rich crackled turquoise glaze.

Provenance: Collection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999), and thence by descent in the family.

Sotheby's. Chinese Art including Selected Works of Art from the T.Y. Chao Family Collection, Hong Kong, 30 nov. 2017, 02:00 PM

A Longquan celadon vase, gu, Ming dynasty

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A Longquan celadon vase, gu, Ming dynasty

Lot 313. A Longquan celadon vase, gu, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). 25 cm, 9 7/8  in. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.

the central bulbous section moulded with the eight trigrams, rising from a tall splayed foot to a trumpet neck in barbed sections, covered overall in a pale sea-green glaze, wood stand.

Provenance: Collection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999), and thence by descent in the family.

Sotheby's. Chinese Art including Selected Works of Art from the T.Y. Chao Family Collection, Hong Kong, 30 nov. 2017, 02:00 PM

A Shiwan jun-type narcissus bowl , Ming dynasty

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A Shiwan jun-type narcissus bowl , Ming dynasty

Lot 314. A Shiwan jun-type narcissus bowl , Ming dynasty. 26 cm, 10 1/4  in. Estimate 40,000 — 60,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.

the rounded sides supported on three ruyi feet, rising to an indented incurved rim, covered overall in a streaked purplish-blue glaze pooling to creamy-white towards the bottom, the interior glazed mushroom-brown and the base dark brown, wood stand.

Provenance: Collection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999), and thence by descent in the family.

Sotheby's. Chinese Art including Selected Works of Art from the T.Y. Chao Family Collection, Hong Kong, 30 nov. 2017, 02:00 PM

The Pink Promise. A rare coloured diamond and diamond ring

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Lot 2077 A. The Pink Promise. A rare 14.93 carats Type IIa oval-shaped fancy vivid pink diamond and diamond ring. Estimate HKD 220,000,000 - HKD 320,000,000 (USD 28,000,000- USD 42,000,000)© Christie's Images Ltd 2017

Set with an oval-shaped fancy vivid pink diamond, weighing approximately 14.93 carats, within a circular-cut diamond surround, gallery and hoop, enhanced by circular-cut pink diamonds, mounted in platinum, ring size 6¼

Accompanied by report no. 2175249962 dated 31 May 2016 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is fancy vivid pink colour, VVS1 clarity; and a Diamond Type Classification letter stating that the diamond has been determined to be Type IIa 

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Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels & The Pink Promise, 28 November 2017, Hong Kong

A rare coloured diamond

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Lot 2090. A rare 8.80 carats Type IIa rectangular-cut fancy intense pink diamondEstimate HKD 68,000,000 - HKD 75,000,000 (USD 8,800,000-12,000,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

Set with a rectangular-cut fancy intense pink diamond, weighing approximately 8.80 carats, flanked by pear-shaped fancy intense blue diamonds, weighing approximately 0.68 and 0.57 carat, mounted in gold, ring size 5 ¾

Accompanied by report no. 16335472 dated 22 July 2017 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 8.80 carat diamond is fancy intense pink colour, VVS1 clarity; and a Diamond Type Classification letter stating that the diamond has been determined to be Type IIa

Report no. 2145977172 dated 31 August 2012 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 0.68 carat diamond is fancy intense blue colour, VVS1 clarity 

Report no. 2145977169 dated 31 August 2012 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the 0.57 carat diamond is fancy intense blue colour, VS1 clarity

Please note that two reports are more than 5 years old and might require an update

Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels & The Pink Promise, 28 November 2017, Hong Kong


An extraordinary jadeite bead, ruby and diamond necklace

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Lot 2047. An extraordinary jadeite bead, ruby and diamond necklace. Estimate HKD 56,800,000 - HKD 80,000,000 (USD 8,800,000-12,000,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

Composed of twenty-nine graduated jadeite beads, measuring approximately 14.7 to 15.9 mm, to the cabochon ruby and old-cut diamond clasps, mounted in gold, 48.0 cm

Accompanied by reports nos. KJ96925(1-9) dated 19 October 2017 from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the beads are natural colour Fei Cui (Jadeite Jade) without any resin

Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels & The Pink Promise, 28 November 2017, Hong Kong

A rare ruby and diamond ring

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Lot 2084. A rare 8.17 carats Burmese 'pigeon blood red' ruby and diamond ring. Estimate HKD 45,000,000 - HKD 65,000,000 (USD 5,800,000-8,000,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

Set with an oval-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 8.17 carats, within an oval-shaped diamond surround, each weighing approximately 1.21 to 0.91 carat, to the circular-cut diamond undulating hoop, mounted in platinum and gold, ring size 6

Accompanied by report no. 86209 dated 30 May 2016 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the ruby is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating and the colour of this ruby may also be called 'pigeon blood red' based on SSEF reference standards

Report no. 16057098 dated 30 May 2016 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the ruby is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating and the trade colour is pigeon blood red; accompanied by an appendix stating that the ruby possesses a richly saturated and homogeneous colour. The colour variety of this gemstone may also be called "pigeon's blood red". Such combination of characteristics is rare in natural rubies of this size 

Eight reports dated from 15 May 2015 to 9 May 2016 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the oval-shaped diamonds range are D colour, internally flawless clarity, with excellent polish and symmetry

Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels & The Pink Promise, 28 November 2017, Hong Kong

A magnificent jadeite and sapphire pendant necklace

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Lot 2045. A magnificent jadeite and sapphire pendant necklace. Estimate HKD 28,000,000 - HKD 38,000,000 (USD 3,500,000-4,800,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

Suspending a carved rectangular jadeite plaque, the front and back depicting a valley with flowing water amongst pine trees, surmounted by a cabochon sapphire, weighing approximately 11.46 carats, to the length adjustable black cord, mounted in gold, plaque approximately 58.1 x 43.5 x 13.2 mm, pendant 8.4 cm 

Accompanied by report no. KJ96923 dated 19 October 2017 from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the pendant is natural colour Fei Cui (Jadeite Jade) without any resin 

Report no. 11111003 dated 10 November 2011 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that sapphire is of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating

Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels & The Pink Promise, 28 November 2017, Hong Kong

A magnificent diamond rivière

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Lot 2023. A magnificent 312.86 carats diamond rivière. Estimate HKD 27,500,000 - HKD 38,000,000 (USD 3,500,000-5,000,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

Composed of twenty-eight graduated circular-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 18.54 to 6.03 carats, mounted in platinum and gold, 37.5 cm 

Accompanied by twenty-eight reports dated from 21 October 2016 to 15 February 2017 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamonds range from M to Y-Z range colour, VVS1 to SI1 clarity; also with ten working diagrams indicating that the clarity of eight diamonds are potentially Internally Flawless and two diamonds are Improvable  

The total certified weight of the diamonds is 312.86 carats

Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels & The Pink Promise, 28 November 2017, Hong Kong

An important diamond necklace

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Lot 2038. An important 22.06 carats Type IIa marquise-cut diamond necklace. Estimate HKD 20,000,000 - HKD 30,000,000 (USD 3,500,000-5,000,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

The marquise-cut diamond, weighing approximately 22.06 carats, to the marquise-shaped link necklace, each set with circular-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and gold, 43.0 cm (length adjustable) 

Accompanied by report no. 2105706754 dated 28 September 2017 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is D colour, internally flawless clarity; and a Diamond Type Classification letter stating that the diamond has been determined to be Type IIa

Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels & The Pink Promise, 28 November 2017, Hong Kong

A rare sapphire and diamond ring

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Lot 2082. A rare 11.22 carats Kashmir 'royal blue' sapphire and diamond ring. Estimate HKD 16,800,000 - HKD 22,000,000 (USD 2,100,000-2,800,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

Set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, weighing approximately 11.22 carats, flanked by triangular-shaped diamonds, mounted in gold, ring size 5 ½ 

Accompanied by report no. CS 69259 dated 3 August 2015 and Jewelfolio from the AGL American Gemological Laboratories stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no gemological evidence of heat and clarity enhancement

Report no. 80743 dated 29 June 2015 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating and the colour of this sapphire may also be called 'royal blue' in the trade; also accompanied by an appendix stating that the sapphire possesses extraordinary characteristics and merits special mention and appreciation. The gemstone exhibits a highly attractive saturated colour combined with a fine purity. Its colour is further pronounced by its well proportioned cutting style, resulting in vivid blue hues due to multiple internal reflections. The few tiny inclusions found by microscopic examination are the hallmarks of sapphires from the reputed historic deposit in Kashmir, located in a remote part of the Himalayan Mountains in India. The velvety blue colour of this sapphire-poetically also referred to as 'royal blue' in the trade-is due to very fine and subtle inclusions and a combination of well-balanced trace elements in the gemstone, typical and characteristics for the finest sapphires of Kashmir. A natural sapphire from Kashmir of this size and quality is very rare and exceptional

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Report no. 15067120 dated 24 June 2015 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by an appendix stating that the sapphire possesses a richly saturated and homogeneous colour, combined with a high degree of transparency, and a finely proportioned cut. Such a combination of characteristics is rare in natural Kashmir sapphires of this size

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Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels & The Pink Promise, 28 November 2017, Hong Kong

A superb padparadscha sapphire and diamond ring

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Lot 2064. A superb 28.04 carats Ceylon padparadscha sapphire and diamond ring. Estimate HKD 15,500,000 - HKD 25,000,000 (USD 2,100,000-2,800,000). © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

Set to the center with an oval-shaped padparadscha sapphire, weighing approximately 28.04 carats, within a pear and marquise-shaped diamond two-tiered bombé surround, mounted in gold, ring size 5 ¾ 

Accompanied by premium report no. 89429 dated 17 January 2017 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the padparadscha sapphire is of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin, with no indications of heating; also accompanied by an appendix stating that the padparadscha possesses extraordinary characteristics and merits special mention and appreciation. The gemstone exhibits a remarkable size and weight, combined with an attractive orangy pink colour and an excellent purity. The few inclusions found by microscopic examination represent the hallmarks of padparadschas from the classical gem deposits in Ceylon (Sri Lanka), also known as the 'Island of Gems'. Its subtle pinkish orange colour is due to a combination of well-balanced trace elements in the gemstone, typical and characteristic for the finest padparadschas of Ceylon. A natural padparadscha from Ceylon of this size and quality is very rare and exceptional.

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Note The name padparadscha is derived from the Sanskrit: ‘padma’ meaning lotus, and ‘raga’ meaning colour. The colour of the gemstone resembles the famed the beautiful lotus flower of Sri Lanka, an island off the southern most coast of India in the Indian Ocean, where the source of these remarkable gems was first discovered. Belonging to the corundum family, which also includes other famed members such as rubies and sapphires, the slight presence of different trace elements determines the nature of the gemstone. While sapphires are naturally coloured with iron and rubies with chromium, padparadschas are coloured by the presence of both. The delicate interplay of pink and orange hues make this gem one of the nature’s rarest.

Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels & The Pink Promise, 28 November 2017, Hong Kong


A fine blue and white 'Peach' moonflask, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795)

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A fine blue and white 'Peach' moonflask, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795)

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Lot 323. A fine blue and white 'Peach' moonflask, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795). 24.3 cm, 9 1/2  in. Estimate 1,800,000 — 2,500,000 HKDPhoto: Sotheby's.

the flattened circular body rising from a short splayed foot to a waisted neck and flared rim, flanked by a pair of ruyi handles, the exterior moulded in low relief on both sides with a peach-shaped panel enclosing bats soaring around fruiting leafy sprays bearing clusters of ripe peaches, the panels surrounded by a leafy floral scroll ground similarly decorated to the sides and neck, all below upright ruyi lappets and a lingzhi meander around the rim, the rectangular foot skirted with a classic scroll band, inscribed to the base with a six-character seal mark.

Provenance: Collection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999), and thence by descent in the family.

ExhibitionCh’ing Porcelain from the Wah Kwong Collection, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1973, cat. no. 66 (one of a pair).

NoteThis moonflask has been finely executed to imitate the celebrated wares of the early fifteenth century through both its form and the use of the 'heaped and piled' technique to render the design. Qing craftsmen skilfully manipulated the cobalt pigment to simulate the uneven blue tones of early Ming underglaze blue designs. Its flattened globular form, tall and gently waisted neck, and two handles were also adapted from early Ming prototypes, such as a moonflask attributed to the Yongle reign (1403-1424), painted with flower sprays, from the former collection of the Ottoman Sultans and now in the Topkapi Saray Museum, Istanbul, illustrated in Regina Krahl, Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum, Istanbul, vol. 2, London, 1986, pl. 613.

Qianlong mark and period moonflasks of this type are held in important museum and private collections worldwide; see one in the Nanjing Museum, published in Treasures in the Royalty: The Official Kiln Porcelain of the Chinese Qing Dynasty, Shanghai, 2004, cat. no. 220; and another in the Indianapolis Museum of Art, included in the Museum’s exhibition Beauty and Tranquillity. The Eli Lilly Collection of Chinese Art, Indianapolis, 1983, cat. no. 116. Further examples include one from the collection of R.I.C. Herridge, sold in these rooms, 29th November 1978, lot 235.

Canteen with peaches and bats design, Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795)

Canteen with peaches and bats design, Qing dynasty, Qianlong mark and period (1736-1795). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Lilly, 60.147, Indianapolis Museum of Art.

The design of peaches and bats, with its highly auspicious message, appears to have originated in the Yongzheng reign (1722-1735) and grew in popularity during the Qianlong period (1736-1795), when it was represented in all possible media. The bat (fu) and peach (shoutao) create the pun fushou shuangquan (‘May you have both blessings and longevity’), which makes this piece particularly suited to be presented as a gift on the occasion of a birthday. 

Sotheby's. Chinese Art including Selected Works of Art from the T.Y. Chao Family Collection, Hong Kong, 30 nov. 2017, 02:00 PM

An extremely rare blue and white pen box and cover, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795)

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An extremely rare blue and white pen box and cover, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795)

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Lot 324. An extremely rare blue and white pen box and cover, seal mark and period of Qianlong (1736-1795). 22.1 cm, 8 3/4  in. Estimate 250,000 — 300,000 HKDPhoto: Sotheby's.

of rectangular form, the cover painted with interlaced ruyi and foliate scrolls, similarly decorated to the sides with archaistic kui dragon scrolls, the interior of the box divided into four compartments with three circular and one elongated quatrefoil openings, inscribed to the base with a six-character seal mark.

Provenance: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 23rd May 1978, lot 139.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 15th November 1983, lot 240.
Collection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999), and thence by descent in the family.

NotePen boxes of this elongated form were an essential part of the Islamic calligrapher’s accoutrement from the 13th century. Originally produced in metal, porcelain pen boxes began to be made at the imperial kilns in Jingdezhen during the Yongle reign and continued to be popular through the Ming and early Qing periods. Originally modelled with three openings to separately store the ink, a pair of scissors, plumes and a knife for shaping the plumes, this shape gradually changed to suit the requirements of Chinese calligraphers as seen in the reduced size of the compartments. Furthermore, decoration on pen boxes began to include motifs that conveyed auspicious messages, as seen on this piece which is painted on the cover with interlocking rings and ruyi heads.

Blue and white pen boxes painted with this design are rare and no other closely related example appears to have been published. Compare a Qianlong mark and period pen box decorated with a flower scroll on a ruby and yellow ground, illustrated in Zhou Lili, Qingdai Yongzheng – Xuantong Guanyao Ciqi [Qing Dynasty Official Wares from the Yongzheng to the Xuantong Reigns], Shanghai, 2014, pl. 3-52, together with a plain celadon-glazed example, pl. 3-15.

For the prototype of this form, see a blue and white box painted with a flower scroll and attributed to the early Ming dynasty, from the Sir Percival David Collection and now in the British Museum, London, illustrated in Stacey Pierson, Blue and White for China: Porcelain Treasures in the Percival David Collection, London, 2004, pl. 22; and one inset with rubies and jewels, attributed to the Hongzhi period, in the Topkapi Saray Museum, Istanbul, illustrated in John Carswell, Blue and White: Chinese Porcelain Around the World, London, 2000, pl. 149a.

Oval writing box and cover, Ming dynasty, Yongle period, AD 1403–24

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Oval writing box and cover, Ming dynasty, Xuande period, AD 1426–35. Porcelain with underglaze cobalt-blue decoration, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. Height: 7,2 cm, Width: 32 cm, Depth: 7,8 cm. On loan from Sir Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art, PDF,A.629 © The Trustees of the British Museum

Sotheby's. Chinese Art including Selected Works of Art from the T.Y. Chao Family Collection, Hong Kong, 30 nov. 2017, 02:00 PM

A blue and white 'Peach' moonflask, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795)

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A blue and white 'Peach' moonflask, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795)

Lot 325. A blue and white 'Peach' moonflask, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795). 24 cm, 9 1/2  in. Estimate 300,000 — 400,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.

the flattened circular body rising from a short splayed foot to a waisted neck and flared rim, flanked by a pair of ruyi handles, the exterior moulded in low relief on both sides with a peach-shaped panel enclosing bats soaring around fruiting leafy sprays bearing clusters of ripe peaches, the panels surrounded by a leafy floral scroll ground and similarly decorated to the sides and neck, all below upright ruyi lappets and a lingzhimeander around the rim, the rectangular foot skirted with a classic scroll band, the six-character seal mark on the base effaced.

ProvenanceCollection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999), and thence by descent in the family.

ExhibitionCh’ing Porcelain from the Wah Kwong Collection, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1973, cat. no. 66 (one of a pair, not illustrated).

Sotheby's. Chinese Art including Selected Works of Art from the T.Y. Chao Family Collection, Hong Kong, 30 nov. 2017, 02:00 PM

A superb pair of ruby and diamond ear pendants

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Lot 2083. A superb pair of 4.04 and 4.03 carats Burmese Mogok "pigeon blood red" ruby and diamond ear pendants. Estimate HKD 15,000,000 - HKD 25,000,000 (USD 2,000,000-3,200,000)© Christie's Images Ltd 2017

Each oval-shaped ruby, weighing approximately 4.04 and 4.03 carats, within a circular-cut diamond surround, each weighing approximately 0.64 to 0.58 carat, to the diamond surmount, weighing approximately 0.20 and 0.20 carat, mounted in platinum, 3.5 cm 

Accompanied by report no. 15105287/1 and 2 dated 26 October 2015 from the Gübelin GemLab stating that the rubies are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating and trade colour is pigeon blood red; also accompanied by an appendix stating that the rubies possess a combination of outstanding characteristics. Besides their size, they display a richly saturated pigeon blood red colour. A set of two natural, non-enhanced rubies from Burma of this size, endowed with such intrinsic qualities as a high transparency, combined with a saturated colour, is very rare.

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Premium report no. 82183 dated 25 September 2015 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the rubies are of Burma (Myanmar) origin, with no indications of heating and the colour of these rubies may also be called 'pigeon blood red' in the trade; also accompanied by an appendix stating that the rubies possess extraordinary characteristics and merits special mention and appreciation. The described pair of rubies is highly matching in size and weight and exceptional quality. Both rubies are characterized by an outstanding purity and an attractive saturated red colour, a combination rarely encountered in Burmese rubies of this size. The small inclusions found by microscopic inspection represent the hallmarks of rubies from the classical ruby mines in the Mogok Valley in Burma (Myanmar), well known for its wealth in gems since historic times. Their attractive saturated colour-poetically also referred to as “pigeon’s blood red”- is due to a combination of well-balanced trace elements in these gemstones, characteristic for the finest rubies from Mogok. Assembling a pair of natural rubies from Burma of this matching size and quality is rare and exceptional. 

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Eighteen reports dated from 20 November 2014 to 16 September 2015 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamonds are D colour, internally flawless clarity.

Please note that one report is more than 3 years old and might require an update.

Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels & The Pink Promise, 28 November 2017, Hong Kong

An important 5.39 carats Type IIa pear-shaped fancy purplish pink diamond and diamond ring

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Lot 2088. An important 5.39 carats Type IIa pear-shaped fancy purplish pink diamond and diamond ringEstimate HKD 12,800,000 - HKD 18,000,000 (USD 1,650,000-2,300,000)© Christie's Images Ltd 2017

The pear-shaped fancy purplish pink diamond, weighing approximately 5.39 carats, flanked by tapered baguette-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, ring size 6. 

Accompanied by report no. 2165623401 dated 5 December 2014 from the GIA Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond is fancy purplish pink colour, internally flawless clarity; and a Diamond Type Classification letter stating that the diamond has been determined to be Type IIa.

Christie's. Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels & The Pink Promise, 28 November 2017, Hong Kong

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