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A celadon jade ‘Shoulao and boy’ group, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Lot 227. A celadon jade ‘Shoulao and boy’ group, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Estimate 3,000 — 5,000 GBP. Lot sold 3,750 GBP. Photo Sotheby's.the standing deity holding a gnarled lingzhi branch hanging...
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An amethyst ‘squirel and melon’ pendant, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century
Lot 229. An amethyst ‘squirel and melon’ pendant, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 GBP. Lot sold 2,500GBP. Photo Sotheby's.carved in the form of a squirrel climbing on melon...
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Gem set and diamond mystery clock, Cartier
Lot 106. Gem set and diamond mystery clock, Cartier. Estimate 196,000 — 294,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's.The circular faceted rock crystal dial within a bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds and carré-cut...
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11.50 carats H Colour, VS2 Clarity oval diamond ring, by David Morris
Lot 213. 11.50 carats H Colour, VS2 Clarity oval diamond ring, by David Morris. Estimate 196,000 — 294,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's.Set with an oval diamond weighing 11.50 carats, between fancy-shaped...
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Pair of natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings & 8.80 carats D Colour,...
Lot 232. 8.80 carats D Colour, VVS2 Clarity brilliant-cut diamond ring, Hemmerle. Estimate 300,000 — 500,000 CHF & Lot 231. Pair of natural pearl and diamond pendent earrings. Estimate 195,000 —...
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Natural pearl necklace
Lot 254. Natural pearl necklace. Estimate 172,000 — 294,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's.Composed of a graduated row of natural pearls measuring from approximately 4.00 to 12.25mm, alternating with seed...
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Finial of Hat with Ruby Inlay, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Finial of Hat with Ruby Inlay, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Gilt copper, ruby, and kingfisher feathers. Diameter of base: 4.36 cm, overall height: 11.5 cm. National Palace Museum Collection
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Summer Court Hat for Imperial Concubines, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Summer Court Hat for Imperial Concubines, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Gold, Oriental Pearls, dark blue velvet, and vermilion silk cord fringe. External diameter: 31.5 cm, overall height: 31.5 cm....
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Court Necklace with Green Jadeite Beads, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Court Necklace with Green Jadeite Beads, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Green jadeite, coral, tourmaline, gilt copper, and kingfisher feathers. Perimeter: 145 cm; diameter of beads: 1.2 cm. National Palace...
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Gilt Headdress in Kingfisher Feathers with Chinese Character "Double...
Gilt Headdress in Kingfisher Feathers with Chinese Character "Double Happiness", Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Gilt copper, kingfisher feathers, coral, and pearls. Length: 32 cm, width: 19 cm, height: 17...
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Belt and Gilt Buckle with Floral Design Inlaid with Diamonds, Early Qing period
Belt and Gilt Buckle with Floral Design Inlaid with Diamonds, Early Qing period. Gilt copper, sapphire, ruby, green jade, and pearls. Length: 98.5 cm, maximal width: 10.6 cm. National Palace Museum...
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Gold Headdress Ornament with Water Chestnut Floral Design Inlaid with...
Gold Headdress Ornament with Water Chestnut Floral Design Inlaid with Diamonds, Early Qing period. Gold, diamond, Oriental Pearls, ruby, and kingfisher feathers. Length; 10.8 cm, width: 4.85 cm....
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Gold Hairpin with a Butterfly-shaped Finial in Filigree, Early Qing period
Gold Hairpin with a Butterfly-shaped Finial in Filigree, Early Qing period. Gold, rubies, sapphires, turquoise, Oriental Pearls, and kingfisher feathers. Overall length: 17.3 cm, width: 8.5 cm....
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Gilt Hairpin with Design of Squirrels and Grapes, Middle Qing period
Gilt Hairpin with Design of Squirrels and Grapes, Middle Qing period. Gilt silver, Oriental Pearls, ruby, sapphire, tourmaline, green jadeite, and kingfisher feathers. Length: 21.5 cm, width: 8.7 cm....
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Sable Hat Decorated with Patterns of Ruyi Clouds and Florals and a Red Velvet...
Sable Hat Decorated with Patterns of Ruyi Clouds and Florals and a Red Velvet Knotted Finial; Silk Pendant with Dragon Design, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Sable, tourmaline, green jadeite, oval-shaped...
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A group of kingfisher jewellery, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century
Lot 262. A group of kingfisher jewellery, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century. Estimate 6,000 — 8,000 GBP. Lot sold 3,750 GBP. Photo Sotheby's.comprising: a pair of earrings, a pair of hairpins, and seven...
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A rare Junyao octafoil 'lotus' dish, 13th century
Lot 1. A rare Junyao octafoil 'lotus' dish, 13th century. Estimate HK$ 400,000 - 600,000 (€48,000 - 72,000). Photo: Bonhams.The dish rising from a slightly recessed base to shallow curved sides below a...
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A Longquan celadon carved bowl, Early Ming Dynasty
Lot 2. A Longquan celadon carved bowl, Early Ming Dynasty. Estimate HK$ 120,000 - 150,000 (€14,000 - 18,000). Photo: Bonhams.The deep fluted sides supported on a short tapered foot, the exterior carved...
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Obtaining Refined Enjoyment: The Qianlong Emperor's Taste in Ceramics
The Qianlong Emperor in Formal Court Attire. Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining), (1688-1766), 1735, Qing Dynasty (1644- 1911). The Palace Museum.The Qianlong Emperor, who was born in 1711 and passed...
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La promesse du printemps. An impressive pair of diamond ear pendants, by...
Lot 2078. La promesse du printemps. An impressive pair of diamond ear pendants, by Boehmer et Bassenge. Estimate HKD 16,000,000 - HKD 25,000,000 (USD 2,072,144 - USD 3,237,725). Photo Christie's Images...
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