A small rhinceros horn ritual vessel, ding, 17th-18th century
A small rhinceros horn ritual vessel, ding, 17th-18th century. Photo Bonhams.The diminuitive vessel raised on three plain flared feet supporting a low set body carved with a band of gui-dragons...
View ArticleA rhinoceros horn libation cup, 18th century
A rhinoceros horn libation cup, 18th century. Photo Bonhams.The honey-colored horn designed as a mallow flower, its exterior carved in high relief with branches of leafy magnolias, with a split-tailed...
View ArticleAn elegantly carved rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th-18th century
An elegantly carved rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th-18th century. Photo Bonhams.Of flaring rounded conical profile, carved as a section of a pine tree, the exterior walls realistically detailed with...
View ArticleA carved rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th-18th century
A carved rhinoceros horn libation cup, 17th-18th century. Photo Bonhams.The dark brown body elegantly carved as an opened blossom, the exterior with delicate branches of flowering camellias, and...
View ArticleA Longquan celadon dish, Ming dynasty
A Longquan celadon dish, Ming dynasty. Photo BonhamsPotted with tall concave edges encircling a notably convex central well all raised upon a thickly molded foot ring, the interior cavetto incised in...
View ArticleAmrapali Dark Maharaja collection
Amrapali Dark Maharaja Warrior's Sword ear cuffs in silver and gold with diamonds.Amrapali Dark Maharaja Shielded Treasure Spin ring in gold and silver, with rubies and diamonds.Amrapali Dark Maharaja...
View ArticleA miniature peach bloom glazed vase, Kangxi mark
A miniature peach bloom glazed vase, Kangxi mark. Photo BonhamsOf traditional liuyeping or 'willow-leaf' form consisting of a wide mouth rim atop a thin attenuated neck atop shoulders tapering to a...
View ArticleA blue glazed and gilt enameled wine ewer, Kangxi period
A blue glazed and gilt enameled wine ewer, Kangxi period. Photo BonhamsThe vertical mouth rim surmounting a waisted neck attached to a curving spout and handle all supported by an ovoid body, the sides...
View ArticleA copper red glazed stick neck vase, Qing dynasty
A copper red glazed stick neck vase, Qing dynasty. Photo BonhamsThe tall cylindrical neck surmounting a thin ovoid body supported by a vertical foot rim, the visible exterior surfaces covered in a...
View ArticleTwo blue-glazed cong form vases, Guangxu marks and of the period
Two blue-glazed cong form vases, Guangxu marks and of the period. Photo BonhamsThe near pair potted in traditional form comprised of tapered cylindrical mouth and foot rims separated by long...
View ArticleA group of three glass snuff bottles
A group of three glass snuff bottles. Photo BonhamsOf compressed globular, rounded rectangular and pear form in transparent red, blue and green hues; the green bottle with a wheel cut four-character...
View ArticleA white glass snuff bottle simulating jade, 1850-1950
A white glass snuff bottle simulating jade, 1850-1950. Photo BonhamsOf compressed spherical form with waisted neck, flat lip, straight oval foot ring, the milky white glass suffused with a few...
View ArticleCandida Höfer's Villa Borghese series on view at Ben Brown Fine Arts in London
Candida Höfer (b. 1944), Villa Borghese Roma IV 2012. Lightjet print, 180 x 227 cm; (70 7/8 x 89 3/8 in.). Edition of 6LONDON.- Ben Brown Fine Arts presents Candida Höfer’s Villa Borghese series on 25...
View ArticlePair of Large Huanghuali Cabinets, China, 17th century
Pair of Large Huanghuali Cabinets, China, 17th century. Photo AUCTIONATAElegant, classic design and form. Fine grain and patina. Dimensions: 143.7 x 90.5 x 42.5 cm.Visually good condition. Estimation :...
View ArticleLarge Huanghuali Compound Cabinet, China, 17th century
Large Huanghuali Compound Cabinet, China, 17th century. Photo AUCTIONATAOf sober rectangular form. Relief decoration with dragons and ruyi. Dimensions: 245 x 125 x 53.5 cm. Visually good condition....
View ArticleLarge Pair of Spinach Jade Bowls, China, Qianlong Mark and Period (1736-1795)
Large Pair of Spinach Jade Bowls, China, Qianlong Mark and Period (1736-1795). Photo AUCTIONATAHand-carved, spinach green jade. Each base shows the incised and gilded four character seal mark of the...
View ArticlePair of Huanghuali ‘Official's Hat’ Armchairs, China (South), 18th century
Pair of Huanghuali‘Official's Hat’ Armchairs, China (South), 18th century. Photo AUCTIONATAHuanghuali. Elegant Nanguanmaoyi, so-called Official’s Hat, shape.Back panel with relief carving. Dimensions:...
View ArticleImperial Silk Embroidery with magnificent details, China, early 19th century
Imperial Silk Embroidery with magnificent details, China, early 19th century. Photo AUCTIONATAEmbroidered silk, gold thread, coral and glass. Assembled from several garments called Mangao traditionally...
View ArticleClair de Lune Glazed Vase with Encircling Archaic Décor, China, Qing dynasty...
Clair de Lune Glazed Vase with Encircling Archaic Décor, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Photo AUCTIONATAGlazed porcelain. Base with impressed seal mark of the Qianlong period. Of canted square...
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