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A blue and white bowl, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Lot 114. A blue and white bowl, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The bowl is decorated on the exterior with lotus, peony, prunus and chrysanthemum sprays, all below a carved...
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A Dehua archaistic gu-form vase, 18th-19th century
Lot 122. A Dehua archaistic gu-form vase, 18th-19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The octagonal vase is molded around the central section withtaotie masks between leaf-shaped lappets on the...
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A small iron-rust-glazed bottle vase, 18th century
Lot 123. A small iron-rust-glazed bottle vase, 18th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The globular vase is surmounted with a cylindrical neck that slightly flares toward the mouth and covered on...
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A flambé-glazed bottle vase, 19th century
Lot 125. A flambé-glazed bottle vase, 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The vase is covered on the exterior in a deep crushed-strawberry-red tone glaze subtly streaked in purple and in...
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Damiani's Emozioni floral-inspired diamond rings
Damiani. Emozioni ruby ring with diamonds (POA)A juicy pink oval-shaped ruby takes centre stage in this dramatic, floral-inspired cocktail ring in white gold. Each petal has a marquise-cut diamond...
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A 'robin's egg'-glazed figure of Zhenwu, 18th-19th century
Lot 127. A 'robin's egg'-glazed figure of Zhenwu, 18th-19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The figure is seated on a three-panel throne with a snake-coiled tortoise at his feet, all raised...
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A pair of archaistic faux bronze vases, 19th century
Lot 129. A pair of archaistic faux bronze vases, 19th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016 Each vase is of semi-flattened form and molded with two ring handles at the shoulders. Each is decorated...
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A robin's-egg glazed circular box and cover, 19th-20th century
Lot 130. A robin's-egg glazed circular box and cover, 19th-20th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016 The finely potted circular box is evenly covered in a mottled bright turquoise and deep blue...
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'Brilliant! The future of Italian jewelery' at La Triennale di Milano
Installation view "Brilliant! The Futures of Italian Jewellery". Photo by Giulia NapoliOn the occasion of the XXI International Exposition, Triennale di Milano presents the exhibition Brilliant! The...
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Ruby and diamond brooch
Lot 582. The property of a European princely family. Burmese ruby and diamond brooch. Estimate 100,000 — 150,000 CHF. Lot sold 122,500 CHF. Photo Sotheby's 2012Of floral design, the open work frame...
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Catoxantha opulenta, Catoxantha eburnea
Catoxantha opulentaCatoxantha opulentaCatoxantha opulentaCatoxantha eburnea
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Centennial exhibition celebrates landmark acquisition of Benkaim collection...
Posthumous portrait of the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah (r. 1719–48) holding a falcon, 1764. Muhammad Rizavi Hindi (Indian, active mid-1700s). Mughal India, probably Lucknow. Opaque watercolor with...
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Wucai ‘Zhaofu‘ Dragon Dish, China, 17th century
Lot 61. Wucai‘Zhaofu‘ Dragon Dish, China, 17th century. Estimation : 4 420 €. Photo Auctionata AGPorcelain with underglaze blue and polychrome painting. Rare Wucai dish with a flat foot rim. Motif with...
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Blue and White Guan-Type Jar with Lion Mask Handles, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Lot 47. Blue and White Guan-Type Jar with Lion Mask Handles, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Estimation : 4 420 €. Photo Auctionata AGPorcelain with underglaze blue painting. Baluster shaped body with...
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Ko-Akae Plate with Décor in Underglaze blue, China, Tianqi period (1621-1627)
Lot 63. Ko-Akae Plate with Décor in Underglaze blue, China, Tianqi period (1621-1627). Estimation : 700 € / 910 €. Photo Auctionata AGPorcelain with underglaze blue, overglaze polychrome enamels in...
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Blue and White vase with Dragons and Lucky Symbols, Ming dynasty (1686-1644)
Lot 88. Blue and White vase with Dragons and Lucky Symbols, Ming dynasty (1686-1644). Estimation : 700 € / 910 €. Photo Auctionata AGPorcelain with underglaze blue painting. Vase with a bulbous body....
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A Shonzui-Style Blue-and-White Tea Cup, Late Ming Dynasty, first half 17th...
Lot 56. A Shonzui-Style Blue-and-White Tea Cup, Late Ming Dynasty, first half 17th century. Estimation : 2 400 € / 3 120 €. Photo Auctionata AGPorcelain with underglaze blue painting. Shonzui ware....
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Highly important sapphire and diamond ring
Lot 553. Highly important 39.00 carats Burmese 'royal blue' sapphire and diamond ring. Estimate 300,000 — 400,000 CHF. Lot sold 2,770,500 CHF. Photo Sotheby's 2012Set with a step-cut sapphire of superb...
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Highly important sapphire and diamond ring
Lot 532. Highly important 16.99 carats Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring. Estimate 750,000 — 1,300,000 CHF. Lot sold 1,986,500 CHF. Photo Sotheby's 2012The cushion-shaped sapphire of fine colour...
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Important emerald and diamond ring
Lot 511. Property of a ducal house. Important Colombian emerald and diamond ring. Estimate 470,000 — 745,000 CHF. Lot sold 1,874,500 CHF. Photo Sotheby's 2012Claw-set with a step-cut emerald, between...
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