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Galerie Zacke
Lot 391

A LACQUER SUZURIBAKO WITH A LANDSCAPE, MEIJIJapan, 1868-1912The rectangular suzuribako with a roiro ground, the top of the cover decorated in gold and silver takamaki-e and hiramaki-e depicting a riverside scene with pavilions, craggy rocks and trees. The box fitted with a suzuri (ink stone), suiteki (water dropper) and an ink container.SIZE 20. 5 x 18.5 x 3.5 cmCondition: With wear and traces of use, surface scratches, nicks and notches along the edges and few small superficial cracks to the lacquer. The cover with a 5 cm long crack. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 236

A JADEITE 'LOTUS' BRUSH WASHER, REPUBLIC PERIODChina, 1912-1949. Carved as a single lotus leaf resting on its stem, a branch with buds to the interior. The translucent stone of cloudy white color with subtle pale lavender tones and emerald-green inclusions as well as an opaque ochre patch.Condition: Good with minor wear, three tiny chips to exposed areas. Provenance: French private collection. Weight: 142 g Dimensions: Length 14.5 cm

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 232

A PALE CELADON JADE 'BOYS AND LOTUS' BRUSHWASHER, REPUBLIC PERIOD OR LATERChina, 1912-1949 or later. The washer is carved in the form of a lotus leaf, curved at the side to form the vessel, with a boy clutched to one side, partly covered by a leaf, and holding a stem. The stone of an even pale celadon tone and with a smooth polish. Provenance: German private collection.Condition: Very good condition, minor notches to edges. Weight: 270.7 gDimensions: Length 11.6 cm

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 1254

A SMALL MOONSHINE STONE 'EGG' GLOWING IN THE DARKSouth Asia, presumably 2000 years old. An amazing small stone with extraordinary properties considered to be magical, carved in the shape of an egg, brilliantly polished and nice to the touch. Nuan Chan Stone (Moonshine Stone), also called 'Sea Ghost' or 'Night Pearl', is neon green in color, consists of some natural fluorochromes, and probably originated in underwater volcanoes. They can easily absorb light (both sunlight and artificial) and glow green in the dark for a long time. Therefore, they were used as important Buddhist amulets and meditation stones. It is believed that they can balance accumulated energies as well as repel evils and increase peace in the place where they are located.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Condition: Good condition with traces of wear.Weight: 47.1 gDimensions: Length 4.4 cm

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 257

A WHITE JADE RETICULATED PARFUMIERE AND COVERChina, 20th century. Of cylindrical body, intricately reticulated and carved in relief with a continuous design of lotus blossoms surrounded by neatly incised overlapping leaves, repeated on the cover, and neck, with lappet bands at the shoulder and above the foot. The translucent stone finely polished and of an even and pure white tone with only few gray inclusions. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and few minuscule nicks along the rims. The stone with natural fissures. Provenance: German private collection. Weight: 1438 g Dimensions: Height 33 cm

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 625

A GROUP OF FIVE IRON TSUBAJapan, 19th century or earlierThe first a rare tsuba cast in relief with an oni head below a tama (magic pearl), inscribed to the backside. The second of maru-gata form, inlaid in brass with numerous arrowheads. The third in the form of fukura suzume, signed. The fourth of maru-gata form, finely executed in sukashibori (openwork), depicting a grazing horse, signed. The fifth of maru-gata form, cast in openwork with an ink stick and stone, a brush, and a hanging scroll, embellished in gilt.DIAMETER 6 to 8.3 cm (total) WEIGHT (total) 460 gCondition: Each in very good condition with typical associated surface wear and surface scratches. The second with minor losses to the inlays. Provenance: German private collection.

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 339

A WOOD AND MARBLE DISPLAY STAND, QINGChina, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Of rectangular form, supported on four straight legs, joined by plain stretchers, the top inset with a marble dream stone of green and gray tones.Provenance: French private collection.Condition: Good condition, with cracks, repairs, and touch-ups.Weight: 2.3 kgDimensions: 21.5 x 28 x 34.2 cm

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 242

AN ARCHAISTIC SEA-GREEN JADE PENDANT, REPUBLIC PERIOD OR LATERChina, 1912-1949 or later. The reticulated disc with a sinuous dragon at the center, encircled by a band of archaistic patterns. The translucent stone of a sea-green tone with a dark green vein.Provenance: German private collection.Condition: Very good condition with minor nibbling. The stone with natural fissures.Weight: 28 gDimensions: Diameter 5 cm

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Lot 192

A DARK GREEN MINIATURE HARDSTONE BRUSHPOT, REPUBLIC PERIOD OR LATERChina, 1912-1949 or later. Of cylindrical form, supported on three short feet, neatly incised with a woven bamboo pattern. The stone of a dark green tone. Provenance: German private collection.Condition: Very good condition, minor nibbling to the feet and rim. The stone with natural fissures.Weight: 188 gDimensions: Height 9.4 cm

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 209

A PALE GREEN JADE BI DISC SYMBOLIZING THE UNIVERSE, COUNTERPART TO THE BI DISCS OF THE ROYAL TOMB OF NANYUEJade. China, late Eastern Zhou to early Western Han dynasty, 3rd to 2nd century BCThe bi disc finely carved in relief with densely arranged nodes reminiscent of guwen (comma spirals, 'grain pattern'), the spaces in between forming diamonds. The stone of a pale green tone with extensive brown areas due to prolonged burial as well as cloudy-white inclusions.The present bi disc is a symbol of the heavens as well as the entire universe, with the guwen-like pattern representing the stellar world, with thousands of tiny 'stars' in a mesmerizing configuration. The cloudy-white inclusions further enhance the effect, appearing as passing clouds in the sky.Similar discs from excavations include a few from the 2nd century BC tomb of Zhao Mo, King of Nanyue, in Guangzhou. One of these, large and with a small hole such as the present lot, was found placed on the chest inside the jade shroud which covered the body of the king: thirteen more discs of decreasing size were arranged in rows over and along the body. In museum collections, similar discs from the Sonneschein collection are in The Art Institute, Chicago: they are published in A. Salmony, Archaic Chinese Jades, Chicago 1952, pl. 68:1 and 69:1.DIAMETER 16.2 CM, INNER DIAMETER 3.1 CM, THICKNESS CA. 4 MMProvenance: Viennese private collection. Galerie Zacke, Sculptures from China, Nepal, Tibet and Archaic Jades, 28 April 2017, lot 65. Viennese private collection, acquired from the above.Condition: Good condition with usual traces of wear and age.

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 1297

A CHOLA STYLE STONE FIGURE OF VISHNUSouthern India, 19th century or earlier. The greyish to black stone portraying Vishnu, here represented as Srinivasa with four hands, standing on a pedestal that arises from a rectangular base. His four arms radiating around his body and holding specific attributes that symbolize his protective role, wearing dhoti, jewels and headdress, his face with almond-shaped eyes. To his lower left and right a pair of worshippers, all in front of an aureole surmounted by a mythical beast head. With a modern wooden base.Condition: Good condition, as visible in the images. Some expected surface wear, minuscule nicks and incrustations. Provenance: German private collection.Weight: 4764 g Dimensions: Height 37 cm including the base

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Lot 1241

A MINIATURE RUBY PENDANT OF A TIGER, 1900sBurma / Myanmar, late 19th - early 20th century. Carved as a reclining tiger with the front paws extended, the head lifted facing forward, with an aperture and gold wire for suspension as a pendant. The translucent stone of a pleasing pink hue. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Condition: Very good condition, the stone with natural fissures.Weight: 5.3 gDimensions: Length 2.1 cm

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 234

A PALE CELADON JADE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, 1930sChina, Republic period (1912-1949). Carved as Buddha seated in padmasana on a lotus base, the hands resting atop the feet, the open chest revealing a swastika, the face with a benevolent expression and downcast eyes. The translucent stone of an even pale celadon tone.Provenance: Private collection, California, USA. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. The stone with natural fissures.Weight: 39.1 gDimensions: Height 5.5 cmWith a fitted wood base (2).13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium - only for buyers within the EU.

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 259

A STONE NECKLACE WITH A 'FISH' JADE PENDANTChina, 20th century or earlier. The necklace made of small, calcified stone discs supporting a jade carved as a fish, the mouth pierced for suspension, the semi-translucent stone of a washed pale green and white tone with darker inclusions. Condition: Overall good condition with some wear. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 52.9 g Dimensions: Length 43 cm

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 246

A JADEITE AND A QUARTZ SEAL WITH BUDDHIST LIONS, REPUBLICChina, Republic period (1912-1949)The jadeite seal of square form and surmounted by a Buddhist lion with one paw on a brocade ball and showing a fierce expression with the pierced open mouth revealing sharp fangs, the translucent stone of a white tone with greenish-gray inclusions; the quartz seal of rectangular form and also with a Buddhist lion, yet a much less fierce and rather emaciated beast, the seal faces left uncarved.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Provenance: US private collection in California.Weight: 34.3 g (the jade) and 38.7 g (the quartz)Dimensions: Height 4 cm (the jade) and 4.8 cm (the quartz)13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium - only for buyers within the EU.

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 1150

AN AGATE INTAGLIO SET 'PEGASUS' GOLD PENDANTThe seal Ancient region of Gandhara, c. 6th - 7th century, the gold setting later c. 18th century. The pendant inset with an intaglio, engraved with a Pegasus within a gold mounting with star shaped motifs and a loop for suspension.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Condition: Good condition, dents and nicks, the stone with some surface wear.Weight: 13.5 gDimensions: Diameter 4.3 cm

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 221

A MOTTLED WHITE AND OCHRE 'TWISTED ROPE' JADE BANGLE, 1900sChina, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). Carved as a twisted rope with a dragon finial, with the nose facing the tail, a pierced gap between the dragon's head and tail. The stone of a white tone transitioning into a mottled ochre hue.Provenance: German private collection.Condition: Excellent condition with usual traces of wear.Weight: 64.4 gDimensions: Outer Diameter 8.2 cm

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 1181

A SANDSTONE HEAD OF SHIVA, CHAM PERIODVietnam, 10th century. The serene face with almond-shaped eyes, elegantly curved brows, a broad nose, and full lips. The finely incised hair is pulled up into a topknot decorated with a floral emblem.Provenance: From an old French private collection.Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, losses, minor nicks and scratches, signs of weathering and erosion.Weight: 5,680 g (incl. base)Dimensions: Height 24 cm (excl. base) and 31.5 cm (incl. base)Mounted on an old associated wood base. (2)Cham art is an absolute pillar of Vietnamese culture. In its glorious days, the ensemble of Champa territories used to run from the North of Quang Binh all the way to the edge of the Saigon region, showcasing the most outstanding sculptures and architectural jewels. Rediscovered by French scholars, what was once a great civilization managed to survive centuries of vicissitudes, abandonment, and wars. In its origin, Cham art demonstrates how an Austronesian population, probably from Borneo in the 4th century, chose to adopt and integrate Indian ideology deeply into its local customs, successfully creating a whole statuary art, as imposing as its competitor from Khmer.Auction result comparison: Compare a related stone head of a deity, 45 cm high, dated 11th-12th century, at Christie's Hong Kong, 29 May 2016, lot 335, sold for HKD 150,000.

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 164

A MOSS AGATE DISC, QINGChina, 1644-1912. Of circular form, the stone with dense green inclusions, translucent amber patches as well as white calcification. Condition: Good condition with minor notches to edges. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 12 g Dimensions: Diameter 5 cm

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Lot 227

A PALE CELADON 'DRAGON' JADE BANGLE, 1930sChina, Republic period (1912-1949). Carved as confronting dragon heads flanking a central pearl, with long double horns, their bodies connected by ten bead shaped nodes. The translucent stone of a pale celadon hue.Provenance: Private collection, California, USA. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Weight: 58.9 gDimensions: Diameter 8.4 cm13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium - only for buyers within the EU.

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Lot 267

AN AGATE 'LEAF' SNUFF BOTTLE, QING DYNASTYChina, 1644-1912. Well hollowed, naturalistically carved in shape of a leaf, cleverly utilizing the amber speckles one side, depicting a playful Buddhist lion playing with a brocade ball perched on a leaf, the reverse incised with another leaf. The stone of a translucent light honey tone with amber speckles.Provenance: Private collection, Belgium.Condition: Very good condition, a minuscule chip and nibbling to the mouth. Weight: 38 gDimensions: Length 5.6 cm

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Lot 247

A PALE CELADON JADE FIGURE OF A DOGChina, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912- 1949). The recumbent dog depicted with its rear legs tucked under its body and its head turned backwards towards its tail. The highly polished, semi-translucent stone of a pale celadon tone with russet inclusions.Condition: Good condition with natural fissures and a small chip to rear left foot.Provenance: Collection of David Widdicombe QC, acquired from the above and thence by descent within the same family. David Graham Widdicombe (1924-2019) was a British Queen's Counsel and political activist. He studied at Cambridge before being called up to serve in the British Army for the remainder of World War II. While at Cambridge, he became friends with Lee Kuan Yew, the long-serving prime minister and founding father of Singapore.Weight: 85 g Dimensions: Length 7 cm

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Lot 202

A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE AXE, NEOLITHIC PERIODChina, 4000 to 2500 BC. The blade of flattened rectangular form with rounded edges and a small aperture for suspension. The translucent stone is of a pale celadon tone with areas of white clouding and distinct russet inclusions. The reverse with a series of deeply incised crescent-shaped markings.Provenance: New York trade, USA, by repute acquired from a private estate.Condition: Overall good condition. The stone with russet-colored encrustations, most likely residues from an iron source buried nearby. Some losses, mostly along the edges. The surface finely polished with several areas now silky matt, few intrinsic fissures, and a single large vein has developed into a natural crack.Weight: 144.8 gDimensions: Length 13.9 cm, width 5.9 cm, aperture 0.9 cmKnife- and axe-shaped blades made from stone were probably working tools in Neolithic societies. Jade is hard but brittle, so the blades made from this beautiful material are unlikely to have been put to practical use. Instead, they would have been held by chieftains as symbols of authority. Large quantities of jade blades have been excavated in different regions in China, indicating their widespread use over a span of more than 3,000 years.Expert note: The British Museum described a related form of axe as Songze type (see Literature comparison), which is a culture discovered at Dongshancun site in Zhangjiagang city, Jiangsu, where numerous tombs from ancient cultures were unearthed, including their manifold contents.Literature comparison: Compare a related stone axe, also dated to the Neolithic period, in the British Museum, accession number 1945,1017.115, and another in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, with the accession number A.64-1936.新石器時代青玉斧中國，公元前4000 至2500年。青玉質，局部褐色沁。斧呈扁平片狀，長條形，淺圓弧刃。上端有單面鑽螺旋式孔用於懸挂，一側局部漸增灰白色土沁，通體光素，圓潤渾厚。背面可有新月圖形。 來源：紐約古玩市場，據説購於私人收藏。 品相：整體狀況良好。赤褐色内沁。邊緣有一些缺損。表面光滑細膩，少量內部裂紋理，一條脈理已經發展成天然裂紋。 重量：144.8 克 尺寸：長13.9 厘米，寬 5.9 厘米，圓孔直徑 0.9 厘米

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Lot 276

A ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE, QINGChina, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century. Well hollowed, the ovoid body rising from a flat oval foot to a short cylindrical neck. The well-polished translucent stone carved in high relief with a bull under a tree, cleverly utilizing the darker shadings of the stone. With a purple glass stopper and bone spoon. Condition: Good condition with some wear and fritting to exposed areas, the stone with natural inclusions. Provenance: Private collection, Belgium. Weight: 68.5 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 7 cm

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Lot 193

A LARGE DARK-GREEN HARDSTONE BRUSHPOT, 20TH CENTURYChina. Of rectangular shape, carved to the sides with a continuous river landscape depicting weiqi players, scholars, bamboo and pavilions, the upper rim incised with calligraphy, the base attached and incised with an apocryphal four-character Qianlong mark. The stone of a dark green tone with black inclusions.Provenance: German private collection.Condition: Very good condition, minor surface scratches, nibbling. The stone with natural fissures.Weight: 1,792 gDimensions: Height 14.7 cm

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Lot 167

AN AGATE 'BEAST HEAD' TALISMAN, QINGChina, 1644-1912, or earlier. The translucent stone of a pale pink color with cloudy white inclusions, finely carved as the head of a beast with large round eyes, with a central vertical drilling.Condition: Good condition with minor wear and few tiny chips. Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 33.3 g Dimensions: Height 4 cm

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Lot 178

A FINE ROCK CRYSTAL 'BIXIE AND LINGZHI' GROUP, QING DYNASTYChina, 1644-1912. Carved in the shape of a Bixie with bulging eyes, a spray of lingzhi in its mouth which opens to reveal teeth. Fine incision work to tail, eyebrows, and spine. The well-polished translucent stone with natural inclusions. Condition: Good condition with few minor flaws, usual traces of age and wear and small nicks. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 241 g Dimensions: Length 10 cm

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Lot 749

A LARGE FAMILLE ROSE 'CRANES AND PEONY' DISH, QIANLONG PERIODChina, 1736-1795. The shallow rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot to a broad everted rim. Finely painted in bright enamels with a large lingbi stone and flowering peonies as well as further flowers and rocks in a fenced garden, and to one side with a pair of cranes standing in grass amid bamboo and rockwork.Provenance: Goteborgs Auktionsverk, 1981, no. 1357 (according to the inscribed lot image and description from the catalog entry attached to the base). Old Swedish private collection, thence by descent. Old inventory labels to base, '818', and '4269'. Label to base, 'Qianlong 1736-1795'.Condition: Good condition with minor wear, traces of use and firing irregularities, such as dark spots and pitting, minor frits and losses to enamels, some possibly with microscopic touchups.Weight: 1,201 gDimensions: Diameter 35.1 cm乾隆時期粉彩牡丹仙鶴大盤中國，1736-1795年。折沿，淺盤，淺圈足。盤中精美琺琅彩繪飾園林中假山、盛開的牡丹以及一對白鶴站在竹石間的草叢中。 來源：Goteborgs Auktionsverk, 1981年，no. 1357 (根據圈足内標籤)；瑞典私人老收藏，保存至今。圈足内收藏編號 “818”與“4269”；標籤“Qianlong 1736-1795”。 品相：狀況良好，有輕微磨損、使用痕跡和燒製瑕疵，例如黑點和點蝕、輕微熔塊和琺瑯缺失，可能有極細微的修補。 重量：1,201 克 尺寸：直徑35.1 厘米

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Lot 226

A CELADON JADE THUMB RING, 1900sChina, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). Carved and incised on the exterior with two lotus flowers following the organic shape of the ring. The translucent stone of a celadon tone with icy-white inclusions.Provenance: Private collection, California, USA. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Weight: 66.2 gDimensions: Diameter 4.6 cm13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium - only for buyers within the EU.

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Lot 1367

A CARVED LAPIS LAZULI RINGPersia, presumably c. 1500-2000 years old. Carved from lapis lazuli, the rectangular bezel with an ornamental design. The deep blue stone with golden speckles. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Condition: Very good condition, extensive signs of wear and age.Weight: 15.8 gDimensions: Length 3.8 cm

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Lot 194

A MINIATURE GREEN HARDSTONE TRIPOD CENSER AND COVERChina, Republic period (1912-1949). The compressed globular body supported on three short feet, the rim with two loop handles, all supporting a cover with a Buddhist lion finial. The translucent stone of a deep sea-green tone with some smaller natural inclusions. With an openwork wood stand supported on three feet of the same period.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and light surface scratches. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Weight: 92 g excl. the base Dimensions: Height 5 cm excl. the base, Height 6 cm incl. the base

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Lot 216

A RETICULATED CELADON JADE 'PHEASANT' PLAQUE, MING DYNASTYChina, 1368-1644. The plaque of oval form, deftly carved in openwork with a long-tailed pheasant perched on a gnarled branch and surrounded by scrolling leaves with a single blossom near the edge. The stone of pale celadon tone with russet and cloudy white inclusions.Provenance: From an old private collection near Boston, USA, and thence by descent in the same family.Condition: The plaque overall in very good condition, some wear, few minuscule nicks and tiny losses, some minor cracks inherent to the stone, remnants of adhesive. The stand with minor wear, light scratches, and small nicks here and there.Weight: 160.6 gDimensions: Size 9 x 8 x 0.8 cm (the jade), Size 9.6 x 8.5 cm (the frame)The plaque is mounted in a gilt copper alloy frame with an integrated stand at the back, showing a neatly incised foliate design to the back, executed in scrolling openwork. The mounting dates from the late Qing dynasty to the earlier Republic period.Literature comparison: A plaque similarly carved in openwork, but with a five-clawed dragon, in the Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, is illustrated in James C.Y. Watt, Chinese Jades from the Collection of the Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, 1989, plate 51. Another plaque was included in the Min Chiu Society's 45th anniversary exhibition Auspicious Emblems. Chinese Cultural Treasures, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 2005, catalog no. 3.Auction result comparison: Compare a related pale celadon reticulated jade plaque, also dated to the Ming dynasty, but carved with a dragon, at Sotheby's London in Menagerie, An English Private Collection of Chinese Animal Carvings, on 10 May 2017, lot 52, sold for GBP 22,500. Compare also a related celadon jade openwork plaque, also dated to the Ming dynasty, but with a flying goose and set into a gilt metal box, at Bonhams New York, in Chinese Works of Art and Paintings, on 15 March 2021, lot 21, sold for USD 15,300.明代青玉鏤空雕穿花雉鷄飾中國，1368-1644年。橢圓形青玉鏤空雕刻，長尾雉鷄棲息在樹枝上，周圍多層滿雕花葉紋，邊緣附近有一朵花。 淡青玉石料，帶有赤褐色斑和白色絮狀物。 來源：美國波斯頓附近私人老收藏，保存在同一家族至今 品相：整體狀況極好，有些磨損，有些微的劃痕和缺損，玉石固有的一些小裂縫，粘合劑的余留物。支架有輕微磨損、輕微劃痕和小刻痕。 重量：160.6 克 尺寸：9 x 8 x 0.8 厘米 (玉), 9.6 x 8.5 厘米 (含框) 拍賣結果比較：一件青白玉玉飾, 同樣明代，但爲穿花龍紋，見倫敦蘇富比 Menagerie, An English Private Collection of Chinese Animal Carvings, 2017年5月10日 lot 52, 售價GBP 22,500. 另一件青玉鏤空雕刻玉飾，同樣為明代，但是飛鵝紋，金屬盒，見紐約邦翰思, Chinese Works of Art and Paintings 2021年3月15日 lot 21, 售價USD 15,300.

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Lot 173

A SOAPSTONE 'LOTUS' LIBATION CUPChina, Republic period (1912-1949). Rising from a flat foot, carved in openwork with a lobed rim and a network of lotus blossoms scroll. The translucent stone is of a deep amber tone with russet inclusions. The vintage wood stand carved in openwork as gnarled branches. Condition: With some wear, shallow surface scratches and nicks along the rims and exposed areas. One chip to the lip. The stand with some losses to the top. Provenance: German private collection. Weight: 133.2 g Dimensions: Height 6 cm

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 231

A PALE CELADON AND RUSSET 'ELEPHANT AND BOY' GROUP, 1930sChina, Republic period (1912-1949). Modeled as a standing elephant caparisoned with a saddle cloth with tassels, the head turned, a boy holding its trunk. The translucent stone of a pale celadon tone with russet inclusions.Provenance: Private collection, California, USA. Condition: Very good condition with minuscule chips. Weight: 196.5 gDimensions: Length 8 cmWith a fitted wooden base (2).13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium - only for buyers within the EU.

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 219

A JADE GROUP COMPRISING TWO ARCHER'S RINGS AND AN ARCHAISTIC BI DISCChina, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). The first a cylindrical ring, incised with a pine tree and monkey, the rims with a leiwen band, the semi-translucent stone of a pale celadon hue. The second a miniature bi disc decorated on both sides in high relief with comma spirals within inner and outer raised borders and flanked on the edges by a pair of dragon heads and a pierced petal for suspension, the translucent stone of a celadon and russet color play. The third a cylindrical ring with uneven rim, the semi-translucent stone of a celadon hue with russet inclusions.Condition: The first in excellent condition, the second and third with some nibbling to rims and edges. Provenance: Austrian private collection.Weight: From left to right - 36.1 g, 10.8 g and 48.7 g Dimensions: Height from left to right - 2.5 cm, 5 cm and 3.2 cm

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 186

A MINIATURE TURQUOISE MATRIX 'BUDDHIST LION' VASE, REPUBLIC PERIODChina, 1912-1949. The turquoise matrix carved as a vase, decorated with four playful Buddhist lions playing with a brocade ball. The stone with black veins.Provenance: German private collection.Condition: Fine condition, minor material loss to one Buddhist lion, a chip to the foot of the vase, possibly smoothened over time. The cover missing, the base with a natural age crack.Weight: 252.6 g (without the base)Dimensions: Height 7.3 cm (without the base)With a matching wood base with copper-wire inlays (2).

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 170

A CARVED SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF A LADY, 1900sChina, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) - Republic period (1912-1949). The figure is shown standing and holding a large teapot in both her hands. She wears a shawl over her shoulders, an elaborated ruyi-head and petal collar and a long flowing robe that falls to cover her feet. Her hair is worn in an elaborate topknot. The stone is of warm ivory color with iron red inclusions. Condition: With some wear and chips to exposed areas, some losses, restorations to the topknot, neck, and shawl. The stone with natural fissures and remains of pigments. Provenance: French private collection. Weight: 886 g Dimensions: Height 21 cm

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 1151

AN OVAL AGATE INTAGLIO SET 'LION' GOLD PENDANTThe seal Ancient region of Gandhara, c. 6th - 7th century, the gold setting later c. 18th century. The pendant inset with an intaglio, engraved with a lion within a gold mounting with a floral border and a loop for suspension. The reverse depicting two birds within a square frame.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Condition: Good condition, a small repair to the back, the stone with some surface wear.Weight: 16.3 gDimensions: Length 4.7 cm

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 188

A CARNELIAN 'FROG' PENDANT, 1900sChina, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). Carved as a frog, pierced through the front legs for suspension. The polished stone of an appealing, warm maroon tone. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, and natural stone imperfections. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 78 g Dimensions: Length 5.5 cm

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Wellers Auctions
Lot 8192

QUANTITY OF COLLECTIBLES INCLUDING BUCKLES, CAR BADGES, WHISKY FLASK MODELLED AS A CURLING STONE, KINGFISHER DOOR STOP

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Wellers Auctions
Lot 8544

*SEIKO LADYS WATCH, QUARTZ MOVEMENT,BRUSHED AND POLISHED CASE AND BRACELET,PINK SUNBURST BATTON DIAL WITH DATE APPATURE,SWAROVSKI STONE SET BEZEL,WR30 METERS / NEW BUT REQUIRES A NEW BATTERY WITH BOX MANUAL

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Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 743

A pair of reconstituted stone garden urns, of lobed bowl form raised upon an integrated plinth base, 42cm H x 40cm D

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Lot 746

A reconstituted stone garden statue, modelled as a classical scantily clad female upon an integrated plinth base, 96cm high

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Lot 747

A pair of reconstituted stone planters, of bowl form, cast with ribbed detail, 30cm H x 55cm D

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Lot 76

An early 20th century sapphire and diamond five-stone ring, the central round old cut diamond weighing approximately 0.10 - 0.15 carats, flanked by round mixed cut sapphires and mixed cut diamonds, all collet set in yellow metal to a plain polished shank, stamped '18ct', ring size P, weight 3.0gmsCR; One the central diamond, there is a small fracture/chip running from the girdle to the edge of the table, visible under 10x. One of the outer diamonds has a surface reaching fracture, visible under 10x under reflected light. The sapphires show heavy scratching/wear, with nibbles to the facet edges. There is splitting, heavy scratching and wear to the settings, but stones appear secure. Shank is in good order, showing minor misshaping, scratching and wear commensurate with age and use but no signs of splitting or repair. See pictures for further illustration. 

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Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 80

A diamond three-stone ring, the central diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carats, with a diamond each side weighing approximately 0.05 carats, collet set in white metal to twist design shoulders and yellow metal shank, stamped '18CT', ring size N, weight 2.3gmsCR: All stones are present and largely in good order. One of the outer stones appears to have a chip or a natural on the girdle, leaving a small gap between the girdle and the mount (this is visible in the first and second images two the left hand stone). Under 10x, slight gaps are visible between the girdles and the mounts of the two outer stones. The mounts themselves seem in good order, no splitting or signs of repair. Shank shows general scratching, light thinning and wear, but no signs of splitting, resizing or repair.  

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Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 82

A diamond two-stone ring, comprising two single cut diamonds, illusion set in white metal to yellow metal split shoulders and plain polished shank stamped '18ct & PT', ring size L 1/2, together with a 9ct gold white stone set eternity ring, size N, and a three-stone dress ring, shank stamped '9ct SIL', size M (3)

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Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 99

A selection of 9ct gold dress rings, to include; a garnet set 9ct gold dress ring, size N 1/2, a paste set 9ct white gold eternity ring, size O, a 9ct gold cubic zirconia solitaire ring, size N, a sapphire and diamond set 9ct ring, size N 1/2 (at fault), a white stone set 14ct gold ring, size O (at fault), and a 9ct white gold green stone set ring, size L (6)

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Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 103

An early 20th century diamond toi et moi diamond ring, comprising two round old cut diamonds, measuring 4.61mm x 2.96mm and 4.67mm x 3.14mm, claw set to diamond set twist shoulders, continuing to a plain polished yellow metal band, ring size O, weight 3.0gmsCR;Please note: Weights are approximate due to the cut of the gemstones. One diamond weighs approximately 0.35 carats, the other weighs approximately 0.40 carats.The smaller stone has a surface reaching fracture approximately 2mm wide, running across the outer table facets, visible with the naked eye. There are a couple of nibbles to the girdle. Approximate clarity P.The larger stone appears to have chip to the girdle, however this may be a natural. No other obvious cracks, chips or surface reaching fractures. Approximate clarity SI.Stones to shoulders are present and in good order.Colour grade is not possible due to the setting, but when viewed face up there is no obvious draw of colour and the diamonds have a good sparkle.

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Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 104

An early 20th century diamond three-stone ring, the central old cushion cut diamond measuring 5.51mm x 4.62mm x 2.99mm, with a further round old cut diamond to each side, claw set in white metal, to tapering plain polished yellow metal shank, stamped '18', ring size O 1/2, weight 2.6gmsCR; Please note: Weights are approximate due to the cut of the gemstones.Central stone weighs approximately 0.60 - 0.70 carats. Diamond to each side weighs approximately 0.30 carats.The central stone shows two large fractures to the girdle, one running between a bottom claw and a side claw (approx. 1.5mm wide) and another running outward from a top claw (approximately 1mm wide). Some nibbling to the facet edges and girdle. Some of the bottom facets have polish marks visible through the table, but no obvious inclusions visible at 10x.One of the outer diamonds has a large fracture running from the table to the girdle. Some nibbling to the girdle, and what appears to be a couple of naturals. The other diamond has a small, surface reaching fracture in the middle of the table, and nibbling to the girdle.Clarity across stones is SI-P. 

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Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 112

A Victorian diamond marquise cluster ring, the central old cut diamond measuring approximately 4.5mm W x 2.5mm D, within a surround of twenty-four old cut and rose cut diamonds, all claw set in yellow metal, cluster measuring 29mm x 13mm, continuing to scroll shoulders and plain polished shank, stamped '18CT', ring size T 1/2, weight 5.0gmsCR; Central stone approx. clarity P The stone immediately below the central diamond (as pictured) has an approximate clarity of P. The other stones in the cluster vary, none lower then SI.  Viewed face up, the majority of the stones do not show an obvious draw of colour, are well matched and have a good sparkle - a few of the diamonds (pictured to the border lower right) have a slight draw of yellow visible with the naked eye. Small chips and nibbles throughout, mostly concentrated to the girdles.  

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Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 120

A Victorian five-stone diamond ring, the central old cut diamond measuring 4.88mm W x 2.44mm D, with two further graduated old cut diamonds to each side, claw set in yellow metal to a pierced scrolling mount, plain polished unmarked shank, size N, weight 2.6gmsCR; Central diamond shows a chip/fracture to the girdle to the girdle. The diamonds to the shoulders show a few nibbles/small chips to the girdle - one shows a chip to the top of the table, running from the girdle to the table. The two stones either side of the central diamond appear in good order, with no obvious cracks, chips or losses. Stones appear secure. Scrolling gallery appears largely in good order, small split just beneath the central diamond, but no other splits, major damage or repair. Shank shows some thinning and some slight misshaping - there are signs that the shank may have been repaired or resized at some stage. Please see pictures for illustration.Central Stone approximate clarity: P. Accurate colour grade cannot be provided due to the setting, however when viewed face up, the stone appears white and sparkly with no obvious draw of colour. When viewed side on under 10x magnification, there is no obvious draw of colour.Average clarity of outer stones: SI. Accurate colour grade cannot be provided due to the setting, however when viewed face up, the stones appears white and sparkly with no obvious draw of colour. When viewed side on under 10x magnification there is no obvious draw of colour. 

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Lot 121

An early 20th century three stone diamond ring, the central round cut diamond measuring 4.57mm W x 2.84mm D, with a further round cut diamond to each side, all set in white metal, continuing to tapering shoulders and plain polished yellow metal shank, ring size I 1/2, weight 1.6gmsCR; There are a couple of fractures to the central diamond, running across a few of the star facets, emanating from beneath a claw. Some nibbling to the girdle. One of the outer diamonds shows nibbling to the girdle. Claws and settings are largely in good order, a couple of the claws on the outer stones are heavily worn, however the stones are secure. Shank in good order, showing scratching and wear commensurate with age and use, but no signs of splitting or repair.Central diamond approximate clarity P. One of the outer stones has an approximate clarity of SI, the other VS. Stones require professional cleaning, accurate colour grading not possible due to build up. When viewed face up, there is not an obvious draw of colour. 

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Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 131

An Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring, the central rectangular cushion cut blue sapphire measuring 11.6mm x 10.6mm x 6.0mm (weighing 5.99 carats), claw set in 18ct white gold to diamond set stepped shoulders, continuing to a plain polished 18ct white gold shank, ring size N, weight 4.7gms, with an accompanying blue leather box for 'Hamilton & Co Ltd Jewellers & Silversmiths Calcutta, Delhi & Simla' Condition Report; Very small nibble to the girdle above the bottom left claw as pictured. No other cracks, chips or nibbles. Very light scratching and wear to central stone. All diamonds are present and in tact, no cracks, chips or losses. All claws and settings appear secure, no splitting, thinning or signs of repair. Shank shows some scratching and wear, commensurate with age and use, but no thinning, spitting or repair.No evidence of heat treatment to the sapphire.This sapphire is accompanied by a certificate by The Gem and Pearl Laboratory (21739) stating that the stone is natural and no heat treatment has been observed - it does not indicate origin.Under 10x there is no obvious windowing and no obvious colour zoning. There are several, fine needle-like inclusions running diagonally across the stone through the table, visible at 10x. They are visible with naked eye, though far less obvious.Diamonds don't show an obvious draw of colour with the naked eye, possibly a slight draw of colour under 10x. Average clarity SI. Weight 4.7gms.Videos of the ring available upon request.

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Lot 147

An early 20th century diamond and sapphire five-stone ring, designed as three old cut diamonds and two mixed cut sapphires, principle diamond measuring 3.2mm W x 2.4mm D, all claw set in white metal to plain polished shank, stamped '18CT PLAT', ring size L, weight 2.4gms

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Lot 151

An early 20th century blue paste set pendant, designed as a round mixed cut blue paste with a shaped gold coloured dropper suspending a cushion cut blue paste, drop stamped '9ct', 40mm long, upon a gold coloured belcher link chain, 43cm long (at fault), together with an Edwardian gold coloured red paste and seed pearl set pendant brooch, 40mm long, upon a gold plated chain, 48cm long, and an Edwardian style purple paste and simulated pearl set pendant, 47mm long, upon a gold coloured chain, 48cm long (3)CR; Purple example: Central stone shows moderate nibbling and abrasion, no large cracks, chips or losses. Simulated pearls are moderate scratched and worn, but no large cracks, chips or losses. Mount in good order, no signs of thinning, splitting or repair. Chain in good order, no signs of breakage or repair, clasp is working order. General scratching and wear throughout commensurate with age and use.Red example: All stones are present and in tact. All show scratching and wear commensurate with use, but no large cracks, chips or losses. Some splitting to one of the flower heads, but largely the mount is in good order, with no major damage or repair. Pin is in working order but is slightly loose. Chain in good order, no signs of breakage or repair, clasp is working order. General scratching and wear throughout commensurate with age and use.Blue example: Nibbling to the facet edges of the blue pastes, light scratching and abrasion throughout, but no large cracks, chips or losses. Mount in good order, no signs of splitting, major damage or repair. Part of the chain is missing, spring ring is present but loop is absent, unable to fasten - some repair required. See pictures for illustration. 

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Lot 153

An early 20th century garnet set 9ct gold ring, designed as five graduated mixed cut garnets, all set in 9ct gold to scroll design mount and plain polished tapering shank, ring size L, together with a 9ct gold blue and white paste three-stone ring, size L 1/2, a 9ct gold opal five-stone ring, size Q, a 9ct gold paste set floral cluster ring, size R, and a gold coloured paste set ring, size N (at fault), gross weight 12.5gms (5)

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 1312

A COLLECTION OF NINE EMERALDSIndia, 20th century. Comprising of six rectangular cut stones with truncated corners in larger and smaller sizes, and three ovoid cut stones. One emerald of deep green tone, the others of lighter emerald-green hue.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Condition: Good condition, two stones with a minuscule chip to the rim, general wear, one stone with a natural fissure.Weight: 70 g (total)Dimensions: Length from 1.8 cm to 3.5 cm

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 1261

A STONE FRAGMENT OF WORSHIPPERS VENERATING THE BODHI TREE, SATAVAHANA PERIODSouthern India, Andhra Pradesh, 1st century AD. Well carved with many worshippers wearing dhotis and turbans as well as large earrings, each with their hands clasped together in front of the chest, looking toward the thick bodhi tree incised with a beast-like symbol.Provenance: Arturo Schwarz, Milan, Italy, 1997. Collection of Leonardo Vigorelli, Bergamo, acquired from the above. Arturo Schwarz (1924-2021) was an Italian scholar, art historian, poet, writer, lecturer, art consultant and curator of international exhibitions. He lived in Milan, where he amassed a large collection of Dada and Surrealist art, including many works by personal friends such as Marcel Duchamp, Andre Breton, Man Ray, and Jean Arp. In 1975, Schwarz started working as curator and writer, writing extensive publications on the work of Marcel Duchamp, as well as books and numerous essays on the Kabbalah, Tantrism, alchemy, prehistoric and tribal art, and Asian art and philosophy. His 1977 book on Man Ray's works and life was the first to reveal Ray's real name.Condition: Displaying well, condition overall as expected and commensurate with age. Extensive wear, losses, signs of weathering and erosion, structural cracks, minor nicks. Solid. Naturally grown patina. Dimensions: Height 57 cm (excl. stand) and 59 cm (incl. stand)Mounted on an associated metal stand. (2)Literature comparison: Compare a related limestone carving, dated to the 2nd century, in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, accession number 1970.43. Compare a related limestone carving, dated to the 3rd century, in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, accession number 2000.64.

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Galerie Zacke
Lot 222

A PALE CELADON AND RUSSET FEATHER HOLDER PENDANT, 1900sChina, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). The tube of cylindrical form, with russet skin on the flat side, the top with an aperture for suspension. The translucent stone of a pale celadon tone with russet inclusions, and very fine polishing.Provenance: Private collection, California, USA. Condition: Very good condition with minor nibbling. Weight: 38.3 gDimensions: Height 7.1 cm13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium - only for buyers within the EU.

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