White jade goose, Qing dynasty, 18th century
White jade goose, Qing dynasty, 18th century, Length: 2 3/4 inches, 6.9 cm.© Ben Janssens Oriental Art.A jade carving in the form of a goose. The bird turns its head backwards and rests it on its back,...
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Pottery miniature bucket, China, Tang dynasty, 618 – 906, Height: 21⁄2 inches, 6.5 cm.© Ben Janssens Oriental Art.A miniature pottery model of a bucket, the rounded body supported on a short foot and...
View ArticleMiniature blue-splashed stoneware ewer, China, Tang dynasty, 618 – 906
Miniature blue-splashed stoneware ewer, China, Tang dynasty, 618 – 906, Height: 31⁄inches, 8 cm. © Ben Janssens Oriental Art.A miniature stoneware ewer, the rounded body supported on a short, flared...
View ArticlePottery jar with impressed combed pattern, China, Eastern Han dynasty
Pottery jar with impressed combed pattern, China, Eastern Han dynasty, 25 – 220, Height: 8 5/8 inches, 22 cm, Width: 11 1/2 inches, 29 cm. © Ben Janssens Oriental ArtA pottery jar of globular form, the...
View ArticlePottery tripod incense burner, China, Eastern Han dynasty, 25 – 220
Pottery tripod incense burner, China, Eastern Han dynasty, 25 – 220, Diameter: 7 7/8 inches, 20 cm, Height: 9 1/2 inches, 24 cm. © Ben Janssens Oriental Art.A pottery covered jar, zun, of cylindrical...
View ArticlePottery sancai miniature ewer, China, Tang dynasty, early 8th century
Pottery sancai miniature ewer, China, Tang dynasty, early 8th century, Height: 5 inches, 12.7 cm, Width: 3 inches,7.5 cm.© Ben Janssens Oriental Art.A pottery ewer, the rounded body is supported on a...
View ArticlePair of owl-shaped pottery jars, Han dynasty, 206 BC – 220 AD
Pair of owl-shaped pottery jars, Han dynasty, 206 BC – 220 AD, Height: 5 5/8 inches, 14.2 cm.© Ben Janssens Oriental Art.A pair of pottery containers, each in the form of an owl with removable head....
View ArticlePottery incense burner, boshanlu, with bear-shaped feet, Late Western Han to...
Pottery incense burner, boshanlu, with bear-shaped feet, Late Western Han to early Eastern Han dynasty, 1st century, Height: 6 3/4 inches, 17 cm, Diameter: 4 3/8 inches, 11 cm.© Ben Janssens Oriental...
View ArticlePottery granary jar, Han dynasty, 206 BC – 220 AD
Pottery granary jar, Han dynasty, 206 BC – 220 AD, Height: 14 3/4 inches, 37.5 cm,Width: 8 3/4 inches, 22.3 cm. © Ben Janssens Oriental Art.A large cylindrical pottery model of a granary supported on...
View ArticlePottery figure of a foreign dancer, China, Tang dynasty, 618 – 906
Pottery figure of a foreign dancer, China, Tang dynasty, 618 – 906, Height: 9 1/2 inches, 24 cm. © Ben Janssens Oriental Art.A pottery model of a male dancer of foreign appearance, standing tall and...
View ArticleMiniature pottery ram and camel, China, Tang dynasty, 618 – 906
Miniature pottery ram and camel, China, Tang dynasty, 618 – 906. The camel: height: 4 1/2 inches, 11.3 cm. The ram: length: 4 1/4 inches, 11 cm.© Ben Janssens Oriental Art.Two miniature pottery...
View ArticleA yellow jade ram, Song to Ming dynasty
Lot 3808. A yellow jade ram, Song to Ming dynasty; 7 cm., 2 3/4 in. Estimate 700,000 — 900,000 HKD. Lot sold 1,180,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.carved in the form of a recumbent ram with his legs tucked...
View ArticleA yellow jade ‘Boy and Deer’ group, late Ming-early Qing dynasty, 17th century
Lot 3817. A yellow jade ‘Boy and Deer’ group, late Ming-early Qing dynasty, 17th century; 7.5 cm., 3 in. Estimate 300,000 — 400,000HKD. Lot sold 625,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.the attractive yellow and...
View ArticleA jade 'Mythical beast' paperweight, Yuan-Ming dynasty
Lot 3730. A jade 'Mythical beast' paperweight, Yuan-Ming dynasty; 7.2 cm., 2 7/8 in. Estimate 500,000 — 700,000HKD. Lot sold 625,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.the substantial pebble boldly carved in the...
View ArticleA white jade carving of a horse, Ming dynasty
Lot 3747. A white jade carving of a horse, Ming dynasty; 6.8 cm., 2 5/8 in. Estimate 120,000 — 150,000 HKD. Lot sold 150,000 HKD. Photo: Sotheby's.carved in the form of a recumbent horse resting on...
View ArticleAn important diamond-set and enamelled gold parade necklace (Khanti), North...
Lot 303. An important diamond-set and enamelled gold parade necklace (Khanti), North India, circa 1850-75. Estimate 80,000 — 120,000 GBP. Lot sold 236,500 GBP. Photo Sotheby’scomprised of brilliant,...
View ArticleA diamond, ruby and emerald-set gold Manga Malai necklace, Tamil Nadu, 19th...
Lot 302. A diamond, ruby and emerald-set gold Manga Malai necklace, Tamil Nadu, 19th century. Estimate 50,000 — 70,000 GBP. Lot sold 84,100 GBP. Photo Sotheby’sgold set with rubies, diamonds and...
View ArticleA pair of diamond and enamelled bracelets (dastband) with makara-head...
Lot 301. A pair of diamond and enamelled bracelets (dastband) with makara-head terminals, South India, late 19th-early 20th century. Estimate 20,000 — 25,000 GBP. Lot sold 25,000 GBP. Photo...
View ArticleAn enamelled and gem-set Navratna necklace, India, late 18th century
Lot 300. An enamelled and gem-set Navratna necklace, India, late 18th century. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 GBP. Lot sold 15,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby’scomprising linked elements of octagonal form supporting...
View ArticleA pair of enamelled and gilded parrot head bracelets, North India, 19th century
Lot 309. A pair of enamelled and gilded parrot head bracelets, North India, 19th century. Estimate 5,000 — 8,000 GBP. Lot sold 6,250 GBP. Photo Sotheby’sslender form with terminals in the form of...
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