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A JADE PEBBLE SNUFF BOTTLE WITH BATSChina, Republic period (1912-1949) or slightly later. The snuff bottle of appealing brown

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Lot 492

A JADE PEBBLE SNUFF BOTTLE WITH BATSChina, Republic period (1912-1949) or slightly later. The snuff bottle of appealing brown and russet hues and compressed pebble form, carved in relief depicting several bats with their wigs extended, a ribbon tied around the neck, all on an incised wan-diaper ground.Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear, the stone with natural imperfections. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.Stopper: Coral with black platelet Weight: 84.9 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 73 mm. Mouth 8 mm

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A MUGHAL STYLE WHITE JADE 'PEBBLE' SNUFF BOTTLE, QINGChina, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Carved in the form of a pebble, raised

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Lot 494

A MUGHAL STYLE WHITE JADE 'PEBBLE' SNUFF BOTTLE, QINGChina, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Carved in the form of a pebble, raised on a small, recessed round foot, the shoulders and the thin neck adorned with a leaf-shaped silver collar with remnants of gilding. The semi-translucent stone with a smooth polish, and a lustrous white tone.Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear, slight surface scratches, miniscule nibbling to the foot, and the stone with natural inclusions and fissures. Provenance: Estate of an Austrian collector, the collection was assembled in the 1980s - 1990s through purchases at Galerie Zacke and other specialized galleries in Vienna.Weight: 37 g Dimensions: Height 63 mm. Diameter neck 9 mm and mouth 7 mm

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A LOPBURI PERIOD BANDED AGATE PENDANTThailand, Lopburi period, c, 13th century. Bow-shaped, the semi translucent stone of gra

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Lot 520

A LOPBURI PERIOD BANDED AGATE PENDANTThailand, Lopburi period, c, 13th century. Bow-shaped, the semi translucent stone of grayish-brown color with beautiful milky-white stripes and dark brown shades. With central drilling for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks and strung with a brown string boasting six small banded agate beads.Condition: Very good condition with minor 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: 34.1 g Dimensions: Length 7.1 cm (the agate)

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A LOPBURI PERIOD BANDED AGATE PENDANTThailand, Lopburi period, c, 13th century. The semi translucent stone of honey-yellow to

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Lot 521

A LOPBURI PERIOD BANDED AGATE PENDANTThailand, Lopburi period, c, 13th century. The semi translucent stone of honey-yellow tone with fingerprints and bands of white, ochre, and amber. Pierced at the top for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks and strung with a brown string boasting two coral beads. Condition: Very good condition with minor 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: 33.4 g Dimensions: Length 5.3 cm (the agate)

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TWO SMALL PYU 'ELEPHANT' TALISMANSBurma / Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). The larger carved from rock crystal, the tr

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Lot 539

TWO SMALL PYU 'ELEPHANT' TALISMANSBurma / Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). The larger carved from rock crystal, the translucent stone of good clarity with some natural inclusions, the smaller carved from an opaque grayish stone. Both depicting an elephant with a short and lowered trunk and pierced through the mouth and tail allowing for suspension as a pendant. The holes show ancient toolmarks and are handmade and irregular.Condition: Good condition with minor traces of age and wear, the stone with natural flaws. Provenance: Estate of Paolo Bertuzzi. Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022) was an engineer and fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. Born as the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, the founder of Hettabretz, one of the most important leather merchants in Italy which crafted womenswear for royals and celebrities including The Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother's business and created exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute at Metropolitan Museum of New York. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes archaic and contemporary art, focusing mainly on Asian ancient pieces. Over decades he developed close relations with galleries, museums, curators, and auction houses while shaping his collection. He edited two important books about Asian art, Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery, about a large-scale archaeological project carried out with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom. Weight: 78.1 g (total) Dimensions: Length 3 cm - 4.8 cm

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16 DECORATED PYU AGATE BEADSBurma / Myanmar region, Pyu city states, c. 7th - 9th century. Comprising 13 translucent tubular

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Lot 544

16 DECORATED PYU AGATE BEADSBurma / Myanmar region, Pyu city states, c. 7th - 9th century. Comprising 13 translucent tubular and barrel shaped beads carved from agate and decorated in white slip with parallel lines, the stones of red and orange hues, as well as three beads of different shapes carved from dark agate and decorated in white slip with geometric designs. Condition: Good condition commensurate with age. Natural imperfections to the stone. Few beads with small chips. Provenance: Estate of Paolo Bertuzzi. Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022) was an engineer and fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. Born as the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, the founder of Hettabretz, one of the most important leather merchants in Italy which crafted womenswear for royals and celebrities including The Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother's business and created exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute at Metropolitan Museum of New York. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes archaic and contemporary art, focusing mainly on Asian ancient pieces. Over decades he developed close relations with galleries, museums, curators, and auction houses while shaping his collection. He edited two important books about Asian art, Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery, about a large-scale archaeological project carried out with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom. Weight: 71.7 g (total) Dimensions: Length 1 cm - 5.2 cm

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A LOT WITH 99! PUMTEK PETRIFIED WOOD BEADSBurma/ Myanmar, Pyu Culture c, 7th to 9th Century A.D and later. Of different sizes

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Lot 546

A LOT WITH 99! PUMTEK PETRIFIED WOOD BEADSBurma/ Myanmar, Pyu Culture c, 7th to 9th Century A.D and later. Of different sizes and shapes, including tubular beads, round beads, or quadrangular beads, all etched in various distinctive geometric patterns.Condition: Very good condition with expected age-related wear, some with minor 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: 667 g (total) Dimensions: Length c. 1.3 cm - 5.5 cmAlso known as 'buried thunder-bolt beads', these beads are made of petrified wood, which has turned to stone as result of a particular type of fossilization - the trees or tree like plants having completely transitioned to stone by a process of permineralization, all the organic material transforming to mineral.

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A LAPIS LAZULI INKSTONE BOX AND COVER, REPUBLIC PERIODChina, 1912-1949. In the shape of a tiger, the cover carved in relief w

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Lot 57

A LAPIS LAZULI INKSTONE BOX AND COVER, REPUBLIC PERIODChina, 1912-1949. In the shape of a tiger, the cover carved in relief with the animal's snout and paws, with a poem dated to the summer 1778 in gilt to the inside, the tray's interior carved with a bat carrying a string of cash. The stone of an intense, striking blue hue amid veins in various shades of gray beneath glimmering mica flecks, with two large gray inclusions.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, the stone with few natural fissures. Fine polish with an unctuous feel overall. Provenance: A notable private collector in Kensington, London, United Kingdom, acquired from a private Scottish collection. Weight: 616 g Dimensions: Length 14 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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A LARGE ARCHAISTIC LAPIS LAZULI AXE WITH MYTHICAL BEASTS, QINGChina, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or slightly later. Of flat

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Lot 59

A LARGE ARCHAISTIC LAPIS LAZULI AXE WITH MYTHICAL BEASTS, QINGChina, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or slightly later. Of flattened rectangular form broadening towards the cutting edge, decorated with archaistic motifs below a chilong in high relief clambering along the side. The top of the axe is carved with a crouching winged bixie. The stone of a deep, striking blue hue amid veins in various shades of gray beneath glimmering mica flecks. With a drilled hole for suspension to the upper part, below the Bixie. Condition: Good condition with surface wear and extensive encrustations. 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: 1415 g Dimensions: Height 22.5 cm

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A LOT WITH SIX THREE-POINTED LINGLING-O STONE PENDANTSPhilippines, circa 3.000 years old. Of penannular form and different si

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Lot 598

A LOT WITH SIX THREE-POINTED LINGLING-O STONE PENDANTSPhilippines, circa 3.000 years old. Of penannular form and different sizes, carved from various stones, each with three pointed projections. Condition: Very good condition with expected age-related wear and minor encrustations. 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: 111.5 g Dimensions: Height 3.1 cm - 4 cmLingling-o or ling-ling-o, is a type of penannular or double-headed pendant or amulet that has been associated with various late Neolithic to late Iron Age Austronesian cultures. Most lingling-o were made in workshops in the Philippines, and to a lesser extent in the Sa Huỳnh culture of Vietnam, although the stone was mostly sourced from Taiwan.

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A BROWN LIMESTONE FIGURE OF A SEATED LION, TANG DYNASTY 唐代石獅China, 618-906. The muscular animal shown seated, the head turned

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Lot 60

A BROWN LIMESTONE FIGURE OF A SEATED LION, TANG DYNASTY 唐代石獅China, 618-906. The muscular animal shown seated, the head turned slightly to the side and the face carved with an intense expression created by the bulging eyes, the mouth open in a menacing snarl, and the mane falling in layers along his neck. The stone of a dark-brown color with rust-brown veins, dark specks, and creamy white inclusions.Provenance: From a noted private collection of Chinese art. Condition: Extensive wear, losses, nicks, light surface scratches, few structural cracks, signs of weathering and erosion, and encrustations.Weight: 598.6 g Dimensions: Height 8.6 cmAuction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Bonhams Paris, 25 October 2022, lot 44Price: EUR 4,845Description: A stone fragment of a lion, Tang dynastyExpert remark: Compare the closely related color of the stone, and facial expression. Note that this lion has lost most of its body, as opposed to the present lot.唐代石獅中國，618-906年。坐獅身形矯健，頭微微偏向一側，大眼圓睜，嘴巴張開似乎發出咆哮，鬃毛在脖子上層層疊疊。深褐色的石頭，帶有銹褐色的紋理、深色斑點。來源：知名中國藝術私人收藏。品相：大面積磨損、缺損、刻痕、輕微劃痕、少量結構裂縫、風化和侵蝕的跡象、結殼。重量：598.6 克尺寸：高8.6 厘米拍賣結果比較：形制：非常相近拍賣：巴黎邦瀚斯，2022年10月25日，lot 44 價格：EUR 4,845 描述：唐石獅專家評論：比較非常相近的石色和面部表情。請注意此石獅缺失了大部分的身體。

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A MOONSHINE STONE 'EGG' GLOWING IN THE DARKSouth Asia, presumably 2000 years old. An amazing stone with extraordinary propert

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Lot 600

A MOONSHINE STONE 'EGG' GLOWING IN THE DARKSouth Asia, presumably 2000 years old. An amazing stone with extraordinary properties considered to be magical, carved in the shape of a small 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. Condition: Very good condition with traces of 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: 48 g Dimensions: Length 4.6 cm

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A 'GLOWING IN THE DARK' STONE SPHEREOf near perfect spherical form, it can easily absorb light (both sunlight and artificial)

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Lot 601

A 'GLOWING IN THE DARK' STONE SPHEREOf near perfect spherical form, it can easily absorb light (both sunlight and artificial) and glow green in the dark for a long time. Condition: Very good condition with shallow surface scratches. 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: 164 g Dimensions: Diameter 4.8 cm

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A 'GLOWING IN THE DARK' STONE SPHEREOf near perfect spherical form, it can easily absorb light (both sunlight and artificial)

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Lot 602

A 'GLOWING IN THE DARK' STONE SPHEREOf near perfect spherical form, it can easily absorb light (both sunlight and artificial) and glow green in the dark for a long time. Condition: Very good condition with shallow surface scratches. 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: 745 g Dimensions: Diameter 8.1 cm

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AN OLD STONE FIGURE OF A RABBITPresumably Southeast Asia, 19th century or earlier. Carved from brown stone as a crouching rab

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Lot 603

AN OLD STONE FIGURE OF A RABBITPresumably Southeast Asia, 19th century or earlier. Carved from brown stone as a crouching rabbit, the head detailed with almond-shaped eyes, ears laid back, and a simple line for the mouth. Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age, and presenting well. Extensive wear, losses, signs of weathering and erosion. 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: 1369 g Dimensions: Length 14 cm

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A LARGE LINGBI SCHOLAR'S ROCK, GONGSHI, QING DYNASTY OR EARLIER 清代或更早大型靈璧供石China, 1644-1912 or earlier. The organic form well

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Lot 61

A LARGE LINGBI SCHOLAR'S ROCK, GONGSHI, QING DYNASTY OR EARLIER 清代或更早大型靈璧供石China, 1644-1912 or earlier. The organic form well-balanced, with furrows and hollows as well as two large central perforations. The stone of a deep gray color overall and with distinct calcified veining.Provenance: From the collection of Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022), who was a fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. He was the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, founder of Hettabretz, a noted Italian fashion company with customers such as the Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother's business and designed exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum in New York, USA. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes both archaic and contemporary art, and he edited two important books about Asian art, Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery, about a large-scale archaeological project carried out with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom. Condition: Overall good condition. The stone with minor dents, losses and cracks, as well as natural fissures and inclusions. Extensive wear, naturally grown patina overall. The wood base with expected minor age cracks, small chips, and light surface scratches.Dimensions: Height circa 75 cm (excl. stand), circa 84 cm (incl. stand)With an old fitted wood stand supported on four short feet and carved with a naturalistic surface on top imitating rockwork. (2) Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Christie's New York, 15 September 2011, lot 1301Price: USD 35,000 or approx. EUR 44,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: An unusual large black lingbi rock in the form of a standing phoenixExpert remark: Compare the related form and color of the stone. Note the size (97 cm).清代或更早大型靈璧供石中國，1644-1912年或更早。供石美感平衡，有溝槽和凹陷以及兩個大的穿孔。整體呈深灰色，具有明顯的鈣化脈絡。來源：Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022年) 收藏。Paolo Bertuzzi是來自義大利博洛尼亞的時尚造型師。他是 Hettabretz 的創始人 Enrichetta Bertuzzi 的兒子，Hettabretz 是一家著名的義大利時裝公司，客戶包括羅斯柴爾德家族、奧黛麗赫本和伊麗莎白泰勒。Paolo Bertuzzi 後來接手了他母親的生意並設計了獨家作品，其中一些作品在美國紐約大都會博物館服裝學院展出。六十多年來，他還是一位狂熱的古董收藏家。他的收藏包括古代和當代藝術，他編輯了兩本關於亞洲藝術的重要書籍，《Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery》-關於義大利和印度尼西亞政府合作的大規模考古項目，以及《滿者伯夷-來自被遺忘王國的傑作》。品相：總體狀況良好，有輕微凹陷、缺損和裂紋，以及天然裂隙，大面積磨損，整體自然包漿。木質底座有輕微老化裂縫、小缺損和輕微的表面劃痕。尺寸：高約75 厘米 (不含底座)，約 84 厘米 (含底座) 一個木底座，四短足，並模仿岩石的頂部，表面雕刻自然。(2) 拍賣結果比較：形制：相近拍賣：紐約佳士得，2011年9月15日，lot 1301 價格：USD 35,000（相當於今日EUR 44,500）描述：靈碧石專家評論：比較相近的外形和石色。請注意尺寸 (97 厘米)。

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A SOAPSTONE SCHOLAR'S ROCKChina, 20th Century. The green stone horizontally orientated and outlined with mountain peaks. With

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Lot 62

A SOAPSTONE SCHOLAR'S ROCKChina, 20th Century. The green stone horizontally orientated and outlined with mountain peaks. With a fitted wood stand.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Provenance: Estate of Paolo Bertuzzi. Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022) was an engineer and fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. Born as the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, the founder of Hettabretz, one of the most important leather merchants in Italy which crafted womenswear for royals and celebrities including The Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother's business and created exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute at Metropolitan Museum of New York. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes archaic and contemporary art, focusing mainly on Asian ancient pieces. Over decades he developed close relations with galleries, museums, curators, and auction houses while shaping his collection. He edited two books on Asian art, Goa Made. An Archaeological Discovery, about large-scale archaeological project carried out together with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom.Weight: 3052 gDimensions: Height 14 cm, length 25.5 cm

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A FINE GOLD PENDANT SET WITH A GANDHARAN INTAGLIOThe seal ancient region of Gandhara, c. 6th to 7th century, the gold setting

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Lot 629

A FINE GOLD PENDANT SET WITH A GANDHARAN INTAGLIOThe seal ancient region of Gandhara, c. 6th to 7th century, the gold setting later c. 18th century. The pendant inset with an intaglio, engraved with a kneeling hunter holding a spear, within a gold mounting with fine filigree and a loop for suspension, the reverse decorated with the profile of a bearded man and flower sprays, within a droplet reserve. The banded agate of a gray hue with brown bands. Condition: Very good condition, the gold with minor dents and nicks, the stone with some surface 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: 28 g Dimensions: Height 5.2 cm

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A MARBLE 'DREAMSTONE', QINGChina, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or slightly later. Of round form, the natural marble of a creamy t

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Lot 63

A MARBLE 'DREAMSTONE', QINGChina, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or slightly later. Of round form, the natural marble of a creamy tone suffused with varying tones of brown and slate-grey natural inclusions, reminiscent of a mountain range, evoking thoughts of mountain peaks in rising mist and clouds. Mounted in a fitted wood stand. Condition: Good condition with minor wear and traces of use. The wood with some age cracks and minor losses. Provenance: Private collection, USA. Weight: 2,259 g (the stone and stand) Dimensions: Height 28.8 cm (incl. stand), Length 36.5 cm (incl. stand)

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A LOT WITH 22! ANCIENT HARDSTONE BEADSIndus Valley and Ancient Region of Bactria, 3rd-2nd Millennium BC and later. Comprising

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Lot 643

A LOT WITH 22! ANCIENT HARDSTONE BEADSIndus Valley and Ancient Region of Bactria, 3rd-2nd Millennium BC and later. Comprising an intaglio bead incised with a recumbent animal and seven Bactrian beads of different shapes, showing a variety of materials: stone, amethyst, agate, and other hardstones, on a textile string. Together with 14 smaller agate beads of tubular or globular form, etched with circles and lines, the stones of translucent orange colors and opaque gray and cream colors, on a textile string. Condition: Good condition with some wear and few small chips. Provenance: Gabriele Romiti collection, Italy, acquired c. 1970.Weight: 9.8 g (total) Dimensions: Length 1.8 cm - 3.9 cm

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A BACTRIAN AGATE INTAGLIO SEAL DEPICTING A COWAncient region of Bactria, presumably c. 2500 years old. The circular seal carv

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Lot 646

A BACTRIAN AGATE INTAGLIO SEAL DEPICTING A COWAncient region of Bactria, presumably c. 2500 years old. The circular seal carved to the base with a recumbent cow below an inscription and within a dotted border, carved with a handle to the top. The translucent stone of a light gray color with black speckles and white bands.Condition: Good condition with minor wear, small nicks along the edges and natural imperfections to the stone. 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: 26.4 g Dimensions: Diameter 4.1 cm

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A BACTRIAN AGATE INTAGLIO SEAL DEPICTING A COWAncient region of Bactria, presumably c. 2500 years old. The circular seal carv

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Lot 647

A BACTRIAN AGATE INTAGLIO SEAL DEPICTING A COWAncient region of Bactria, presumably c. 2500 years old. The circular seal carved to the base with a cow below an inscription, all within a dotted border. The translucent stone of a warm gray color with black inclusions and carved with a handle to the top. Condition: Good condition with minor wear, small nicks along the edges and natural imperfections to the stone. 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: 21.6 g Dimensions: Diameter 3.8 cm

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A BACTRIAN AGATE INTAGLIO SEAL DEPICTING A UNICORNAncient region of Bactria, presumably c. 2500 years old. The ovoid seal car

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Lot 648

A BACTRIAN AGATE INTAGLIO SEAL DEPICTING A UNICORNAncient region of Bactria, presumably c. 2500 years old. The ovoid seal carved to the base with a unicorn, a flower, a triangle, and an inscription above, all within a dotted border. The milky-white agate carved with a handle to the top. Condition: Good condition with minor wear, small nicks along the edges and natural imperfections to the stone. 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: 32.82 g Dimensions: Length 5 cm

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A BACTRIAN AGATE INTAGLIO SEAL DEPICTING A ZEBU BULLAncient region of Bactria, presumably c. 2500 years old. The circular sea

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Lot 649

A BACTRIAN AGATE INTAGLIO SEAL DEPICTING A ZEBU BULLAncient region of Bactria, presumably c. 2500 years old. The circular seal carved to the base with a Zebu bull below an inscription, carved with a handle to the top. The translucent stone of a light gray color with black speckles and white bands. Condition: Good condition with minor wear, small nicks along the edges and natural imperfections to the stone. 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: 24.2 g Dimensions: Diameter 4.5 cm

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A 'BUDDHIST LION' SOAPSTONE SEAL, QINGChina, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The Buddhist lion turning his head backwards towards t

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Lot 65

A 'BUDDHIST LION' SOAPSTONE SEAL, QINGChina, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). The Buddhist lion turning his head backwards towards the cub. The soapstone material with an appealing color play of red, orange, and pale gray hues. The seal face carved with the Austrian name Â´OSKAR ENDERÂ´. Condition: Good condition with minimal wear and natural imperfections to the stone, nibbling and light surface scratches. The seal face with a small chip. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Weight: 92 g Dimensions: Height 8.5 cm

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A BACTRIAN LAPIS LAZULI INTAGLIO TALISMAN WITH A FIGUREPresumably ancient region of Bactria, c. 2500 years old. Of flattened

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Lot 651

A BACTRIAN LAPIS LAZULI INTAGLIO TALISMAN WITH A FIGUREPresumably ancient region of Bactria, c. 2500 years old. Of flattened oval form, engraved to one side with a seated figure, holding a staff in one hand and a bird in the other, pierced to the top. The stone of a deep blue hue amid veins in various shades of gray beneath subtle glimmering mica flecks.Condition: Good condition with expected traces of use and age as well as natural imperfections to the stone. 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: 68.8 g Dimensions: Height 6.6 cm

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A BACTRIAN LAPIS LAZULI INTAGLIO TALISMAN WITH HUNTING SCENEPresumably ancient region of Bactria, c. 2500 years old. Of flatt

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Lot 652

A BACTRIAN LAPIS LAZULI INTAGLIO TALISMAN WITH HUNTING SCENEPresumably ancient region of Bactria, c. 2500 years old. Of flattened oval form, engraved to one side with a seated and a standing figure holding spears and hunting an animal, pierced to the top. The stone of a deep blue hue amid dense speckles in various shades of gray beneath glimmering mica flecks.Condition: Good condition with expected traces of use and age as well as natural imperfections to the stone. 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: 122 g Dimensions: Length 7.3 cm

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A BACTRIAN LAPIS LAZULI INTAGLIO PLAQUE WITH FIGURESPresumably ancient region of Bactria, c. 2500 years old. Of flattened ova

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Lot 654

A BACTRIAN LAPIS LAZULI INTAGLIO PLAQUE WITH FIGURESPresumably ancient region of Bactria, c. 2500 years old. Of flattened oval form, engraved to one side with two figures facing each other, within ornamental designs. The stone of a deep blue hue with glimmering mica flecks.Condition: Good condition with expected traces of use and age as well as natural imperfections to the stone. 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: 61.8 g Dimensions: Height 7.6 cm

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A SMALL BACTRIAN LAPIS LAZULI IDOLPresumably ancient region of Bactria, c. 2500 years old. Depicting a stylized female figure

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Lot 656

A SMALL BACTRIAN LAPIS LAZULI IDOLPresumably ancient region of Bactria, c. 2500 years old. Depicting a stylized female figure with extended arms, prominent breasts and wearing a dotted garment covering her lower body. The stone of a dark blue hue amid gray speckles beneath glimmering mica flecks.Condition: Good condition commensurate with age, wear, signs of weathering and encrustations. 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: 44 g Dimensions: Height 6 cm

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A LOT WITH FOUR BACTRIAN WHITE MARBLE AND STONE IDOL HEADSBactria-Margiana, c. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BC. Two carve

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Lot 658

A LOT WITH FOUR BACTRIAN WHITE MARBLE AND STONE IDOL HEADSBactria-Margiana, c. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BC. Two carved from milky-white marble, one from white stone and one from an ochre stone, depicting faces dominated by large eyes, prominent noses, and delicate mouths, the necks flaring. Condition: Good condition commensurate with age, wear, signs of weathering and minor nicks here and there. 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: 323 g (total) Dimensions: Height 4.8 cm - 6.7 cm

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A CARVED SOAPSTONE SEAL WITH LINGZHI, 1865China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), incised dating 1865. Of square form, the irregular

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Lot 66

A CARVED SOAPSTONE SEAL WITH LINGZHI, 1865China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), incised dating 1865. Of square form, the irregular top surmounted by a lingzhi spring well-carved in openwork, further incised with the artist signature Â´Xingu', one of the artist names of Xu Sangeng (1826-1890) and dating to the year 1865. The seal face inscribed with seal script characters. Note the variegated cinnabar-red, beige, and gray natural color shadings of the stone and how cleverly these were integrated into the depiction.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Provenance: French trade. Weight: 76 g Dimensions: 3 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm

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A BACTRIAN STYLE LAPIS LAZULI SEATED FEMALE FIGUREStyle of ancient Bactria-Margiana yet dating to the 19th - 20th century. Co

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Lot 665

A BACTRIAN STYLE LAPIS LAZULI SEATED FEMALE FIGUREStyle of ancient Bactria-Margiana yet dating to the 19th - 20th century. Composed of a lapis lazuli body and a separate lapis lazuli head, wearing a kaunakes, or tufted garment, indicated by incised lines, the neckline V-shaped in front and rounded in the back, the head set into a recess on its flaring neck, the oval face with a prominent nose, recessed eyes and mouth. Condition: Good condition with some wear, tiny nicks here and there and natural imperfections to the stone. 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: 130 g Dimensions: Height 7 cmSmall statuettes like the present lot have been produced by the Oxus civilization, which existed between 2300 and 1700 BC in Central Asia. This culture produced the rather distinct type of female statuary also known as 'Bactrian Princesses'. Most of them are seated composite figures. As the Oxus civilization, due to its strategic position in Central Asia, had intense links with neighboring cultures, these small figures also reveal a certain Mesopotamian influence. Despite their name, the 'Bactrian Princesses' are nowadays believed to be depictions of female deities who played a regulatory role in the natural order, pacifying the untamed forces embodied by lions, snakes, or dragons, rather than being portraits of members of the noble elite.

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A BACTRIAN STYLE COMPOSITE STONE CARVING OF A SEATED FIGUREStyle of ancient Bactria-Margiana yet dating to the 19th - 20th ce

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Lot 667

A BACTRIAN STYLE COMPOSITE STONE CARVING OF A SEATED FIGUREStyle of ancient Bactria-Margiana yet dating to the 19th - 20th century. Composed of a greenish stone body and a separate stoneware head, wearing a kaunakes, or tufted garment, indicated by incised lines, the neckline V-shaped in front and rounded in the back, the head set into a recess on its flaring neck, the oval face with a prominent nose and recessed eyes. Condition: With some wear and signs of weathering. The body with few natural cracks and a small chip to the base, the head with chips to the base of the neck, ears and nose, overall, still in good condition. 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: 4,100 g Dimensions: Height 21 cmSmall statuettes like the present lot have been produced by the Oxus civilization, which existed between 2300 and 1700 BC in Central Asia. This culture produced the rather distinct type of female statuary also known as 'Bactrian Princesses'. Most of them are seated composite figures. As the Oxus civilization, due to its strategic position in Central Asia, had intense links with neighboring cultures, these small figures also reveal a certain Mesopotamian influence. Despite their name, the 'Bactrian Princesses' are nowadays believed to be depictions of female deities who played a regulatory role in the natural order, pacifying the untamed forces embodied by lions, snakes, or dragons, rather than being portraits of members of the noble elite. Literature comparison: Compare an original seated female figure also wearing a tufted garment, see pls. 114-115 in Ligabue and Salvatori, eds., Bactria, an Ancient Oasis Civilization from the Sands of Afghanistan. The authors postulate (p. 177, op. cit.) that the horizontal lap of these figures may have served as an offering table.

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A GRECO-BACTRIAN GEMSTONE AND GOLD PENDANTGreco-Bactrian Kingdom, c. 3rd - 2nd century BC. Consisting of a drop-shaped pale o

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Lot 668

A GRECO-BACTRIAN GEMSTONE AND GOLD PENDANTGreco-Bactrian Kingdom, c. 3rd - 2nd century BC. Consisting of a drop-shaped pale orange agate stone set in a gold pendant, suspending two garnet beads with leaf-shaped gold terminations, surmounted by a later top piece with a tiny turquoise tubular bead and a metal bead. Alloy composition analysis: Gold 20% karat. Silver 10.8% purity. The pendant was tested by the Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum.Condition: Good condition with minor wear, the agate with a small notch. 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: 2.4 g Dimensions: Height 4 cm

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A GRECO-BACTRIAN BANDED AGATE INSET GOLD PENDANTPresumably Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, c. 3rd - 2nd century BC. The translucent s

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Lot 669

A GRECO-BACTRIAN BANDED AGATE INSET GOLD PENDANTPresumably Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, c. 3rd - 2nd century BC. The translucent stone of a pale orange color with white bands, set in a gold and surmounted by two tiny turquoise tubular beads and two metal beads. Alloy composition analysis: Gold 20% karat. Silver 14.6% purity. The pendant was tested by the Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum.Condition: Good condition with minor wear, the agate with few notches. 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: 1 g Dimensions: Height 3.5 cm

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A GROUP OF SIX GRECO-BACTRIAN MINIATURE LAPIS LAZULI VESSELSPresumably Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, c. 3rd - 2nd century BC. Each

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Lot 676

A GROUP OF SIX GRECO-BACTRIAN MINIATURE LAPIS LAZULI VESSELSPresumably Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, c. 3rd - 2nd century BC. Each with a faceted baluster body rising from a flat foot to a short waisted neck. Cut out of massive stone, with a smooth surface and no decoration. The stones of intense, striking blue hues amid veins and patches in various shades of gray and light green beneath glimmering mica flecks.Condition: With traces of age and wear, the stone with natural imperfection. Three with few chips to the mouth rim, one with a chip to the base, and one with breakages and repairs. 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: 45 g to 82 g Dimensions: 3.9 cm - 5.1 cm

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A GRECO-BACTRIAN STYLE LAPIS LAZULI HEAD OF A DEITY19th century or earlier. Carved as a female head, with an unusual, elongat

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Lot 678

A GRECO-BACTRIAN STYLE LAPIS LAZULI HEAD OF A DEITY19th century or earlier. Carved as a female head, with an unusual, elongated head, almond shaped eyes, slim nose and pointed lips, flanked by a pair of hair strands neatly incised, the neck extends backwards instead of the natural downward direction. The stone of a dark blue hue amid patches and veins in various shades of gray beneath subtle glimmering mica flecks. Condition: Good condition with traces of age and wear, minor losses, the stone with natural imperfection. 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: 2.2 kg Dimensions: Height 12 cm, length 14 cm

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AN AGATE 'CRAB' PENDANT, 18TH CENTURYChina, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century. Finely carved and pierced to depict a cra

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Lot 68

AN AGATE 'CRAB' PENDANT, 18TH CENTURYChina, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 18th century. Finely carved and pierced to depict a crab atop a stalk of millet. The semi-translucent stone of a misty-gray tone with a large dark brown patch. Attached to a suspension cord with strings of beads, of later date.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, few tiny nicks to exposed areas. Provenance: A notable private collector in Kensington, London, United Kingdom, acquired in the French trade. Weight: 18 g Dimensions: Length 5 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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A SANDSTONE TORSO OF A YAKSHI, INDIA, MATHURA, KUSHAN PERIOD, 1ST-2ND CENTURYFinely carved standing in tribhanga, narrow-wais

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Lot 681

A SANDSTONE TORSO OF A YAKSHI, INDIA, MATHURA, KUSHAN PERIOD, 1ST-2ND CENTURYFinely carved standing in tribhanga, narrow-waisted and with a belly button, her arms raised, wearing a dhoti secured at the waist with a beaded belt, and folds falling down to the front, the arms with numerous bracelets, and a beaded necklace between her voluminous breasts.Provenance: From the Sally Hunter and Ian Posgate collection, Badgemore Grange, United Kingdom, by repute acquired in the London trade during in the 1980s or 1990s and thence by descent. RD collection, Paris, France, acquired from the above. Sally Hunter and Ian Posgate built their collection of paintings, objects, china, and furniture over the past 30 years in their home, Badgemore Grange. The property was bought in 1970 by Ian Posgate (1932-2017), an insurance underwriter at Lloyds of London. The couple shared a love for India and its decorative arts. They visited the subcontinent together many times and built a sizeable collection of objects, mainly through shops and salerooms in London. Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear and losses, dents, and nicks. Signs of weathering and erosion, minor structural fissures. Some remnants of soil.Weight: 12.3 kg (incl. stand) Dimensions: Height 42.7 cm (excl. base) and 47.3 cm (incl. base)Mounted to a metal stand. (2)The sense of dynamism and power in the stance, the masterful transformation of stone into the suppleness of youthful, voluptuous flesh barely interrupted by clothing, as well as touches of naturalism are all stylistic characteristics of female figures made during the early 2nd century.Yakshis are nature spirits and symbols of fertility and the depiction of them reveals the traditional Indian ideal of female beauty.Related sandstone reliefs of Yakshis dating back to the Kushan period, 1st and 2nd century, were found in a Buddhist stupa and monastery complex in the village of Sanghol. These stone figures and other artifacts from the Kushan period are now displayed in the Sanghol Archeological Museum, Punjab.Literature comparison:Compare a related sandstone bas-relief figure of Yakshi putting on a necklace, India, Mathura, Kushan period, 1st-2nd century, in the Sanghol Archeological Museum, Punjab. Compare a related sandstone figure of a female devotee, 74.5 cm, India, Mathura, Kushan period, 1st century, in the Cleveland Museum of Art, accession number 2012.19. Compare a related red sandstone figure of Yakshi, 44.3 cm, India, Mathura, Kushan period, in the Ackland Art Museum, object number 84.2.1. Compare a related sandstone figure of Yakshi Shalabhanjika, 119 cm, India, Mathura, 2nd century, in the Victoria and Albert Museum, accession number IM.72-1927. Compare the style of the belt to a figure published in Stanislaw J. Czuma, Kushan Sculpture: Images from Early India, Cleveland, 1985, p. 93, fig. 30.Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Christie's Amsterdam, 8 May 2002, lot 511Price: EUR 14,340 or approx. EUR 20,000 adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: An Indian, Kushan period, Mathura area, mottled red sandstone female torso, circa 2nd centuryExpert remark: Compare the related motif, pose, and color of the stone. Note the larger size (74 cm).Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Sotheby's New York, 19 March 2008, lot 260Price: USD 25,000 or approx. EUR 31,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A Yakshi mottled sandstone, Northern India, Kushan PeriodExpert remark: Compare the related pose and decoration. Note the smaller size (35.5 cm).

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A LARGE JAIN PILLAR STONE FRAGMENT, 12TH - 14TH CENTURYIndia, Rajasthan. The carved stone of a pale ivory tone with depiction

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Lot 685

A LARGE JAIN PILLAR STONE FRAGMENT, 12TH - 14TH CENTURYIndia, Rajasthan. The carved stone of a pale ivory tone with depictions of various deities and adoring figures amid structural and ornamental elements, the central goddess flanked by two columns, all beneath two petaled ornaments of round shape.Provenance: From a noted private collection in Belgium.Condition: Condition overall commensurate with age, extensive wear and losses, remnants of white slip and green pigment, erosion and natural cracks.Dimensions: Height 46 cm, length 71 cmJainism flourished in Western India between the 10th and 12th centuries, with many temples commissioned under the Solanki and Later Pratihara dynasties.Auction result comparison: Compare with a related Jain marble at Christie's New York in Indian and Southeast Asian Art on 21 March 2007, lot 264, sold for USD 24,000.

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A LARGE MARBLE LINGAM AND YONINorthern India, Rajasthan, 19th century or earlier. The grey and white marble stone carved with

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Lot 688

A LARGE MARBLE LINGAM AND YONINorthern India, Rajasthan, 19th century or earlier. The grey and white marble stone carved with the lingam rising from the yoni, a spout at one end to allow unguents to flow off.Joined together the lingam and yoni represent the potent symbols of creation in Indian philosophy. The linga represents the male and is a symbol of the Hindu god Shiva, while the yoni represents the female. Condition: Good condition with traces of use and wear as well as some small chips along the edges. Provenance: Belgian trade. Weight: 12 kg Dimensions: Length 35 cm, height 26 cm

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A SMALL AGATE DISC, HAN DYNASTYChina, Han dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD). Of circular form, the translucent stone of bright amber

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Lot 69

A SMALL AGATE DISC, HAN DYNASTYChina, Han dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD). Of circular form, the translucent stone of bright amber to orange color, brilliantly polished. Condition: Very good condition with expected surface wear and some encrustations. 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: 16.7 g Dimensions: Diameter 4.6 cm

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A MUGHAL HARDSTONE AND IRON DAGGER, KHANJARNorthern India, 19th century. The hilt carved from a glossy black stone, highly po

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Lot 697

A MUGHAL HARDSTONE AND IRON DAGGER, KHANJARNorthern India, 19th century. The hilt carved from a glossy black stone, highly polished and portraying the head of a lion, terminating at the base with a leafy flower. The long, curved iron blade features running animals amidst scroll decoration incised on both sides. With a modern wood and metal stand. Condition: Good condition with some wear and minor nicks here and there. The blade with corrosion. 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: 499 g (excl. the stand), 761 g (incl. the stand) Dimensions: Length 43 cm

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A FINE CHINESE AGATE BANGLEChina, 20th century. Of circular form, with gilt metal mounts. The stone of a semi translucent pal

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Lot 70

A FINE CHINESE AGATE BANGLEChina, 20th century. Of circular form, with gilt metal mounts. The stone of a semi translucent pale-yellow tone with brown bands and speckles as well as ivory hued areas. Condition: Good condition, minor wear, and a small circumferential crack. Provenance: Estate of an Austrian collector, the collection was assembled in the 1980s - 1990s through purchases at Galerie Zacke and other specialized galleries in Vienna. Weight: 38 g Dimensions: Inner diameter 6 cm

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A LOT WITH THREE CHINESE NEOLITHIC ITEMSChina, presumably c. 3300-2200 BC. Comprising a stone carving of a cicada with folded

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Lot 74

A LOT WITH THREE CHINESE NEOLITHIC ITEMSChina, presumably c. 3300-2200 BC. Comprising a stone carving of a cicada with folded wings, a simplistic seashell bangle showing a fine natural undulating pattern and an agate pebble, the translucent stone of brown and amber color, alternating fingerprints, bands of ochre, and gray. Condition: Good condition with expected old wear and traces of extensive usage, some erosion, minuscule nicks here and there. The bracelet with a chip. Provenance: Gabriele Romiti collection, Italy. The bangle with an old collection inscription Â´ci/si 136 2015Â´.Weight: 322 g (total) Dimensions: Length 5 cm (the cicada) and 9 cm (the pebble). Diameter 7 cm (the bangle).

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A JADE BI DISC, LIANGZHUJade. China, Liangzhu culture, c. 3300-2200 BCThe opaque stone with calcification and of a grayish-be

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Lot 75

A JADE BI DISC, LIANGZHUJade. China, Liangzhu culture, c. 3300-2200 BCThe opaque stone with calcification and of a grayish-beige color with russet patches and veins. The stone further with several nicks and minor losses along the edge.Literature comparison:Two related bi discs, showing similar alterations, are in the collection of the Freer-Sackler Galleries, Washington, D.C., accession nos. F1918.23 and F1918.22.Auction comparison:Compare with a related bi disc, but of slightly smaller size, at Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Art from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, 18 March 2009, lot 284 (sold for USD 104,500).DIAMETER 19.5 cm, INNER DIAMETER 4.7 cmProvenance: Private collection of Professor Filippo Salviati.

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A LAPIS LAZULI FRIEZE OF A DIGNITARY WITH SNAKEWestern Asiatic region, presumably 7th century. Of irregular rectangular form,

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Lot 759

A LAPIS LAZULI FRIEZE OF A DIGNITARY WITH SNAKEWestern Asiatic region, presumably 7th century. Of irregular rectangular form, carved in relief with a dignitary seated on a stool and a further figure with a staff, both grasping a snake depicted in the center. The stone of a deep, striking blue hue amid patches and veins in various shades of gray beneath subtle glimmering mica flecks.Condition: Good condition with traces of age and wear, minor losses, the stone with natural imperfection and minor encrustations. 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: 1266 g (excl. stand) Dimensions: c. 15 x 16 cm (excl. stand)With a modern stand. (1)

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A JADE DISK, BI, LIANGZHU CULTUREJade. China, late Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture, c. 3300-2200 BCOf circular form with a

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Lot 76

A JADE DISK, BI, LIANGZHU CULTUREJade. China, late Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture, c. 3300-2200 BCOf circular form with a central aperture drilled from both sides to form an encircling ridge. The variegated stone of pale green and light brown color with extensive grayish-white patches and veining. Few translucent areas of the stone appear red when light is shone through from the other side.Museum comparison: Compare a closely related bi, also dated to the Liangzhu culture, c. 2500 BC, 19.1 cm diameter, in the collection of the British Museum, museum number 1937,0416.8. Compare a related bi, also dated to the Liangzhu culture, in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art in the National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, accession number F1918.23.Auction comparison: Compare a closely related bi, also attributed to the Liangzhu culture, 18.5 cm diameter, at Christie's Hong Kong in The Chang Wei-Hwa Collection of Archaic Jades, Part I on 27 November 2019, lot 2722 (sold for HKD 212,500). Compare a related bi, also attributed to the Liangzhu culture, 17 cm diameter, at Christie's New York in The Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth Part III on 19 March 2015, lot 516 (sold for USD 12,500).DIAMETER 19 cm Provenance: Austrian private collection.

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A LAPIS LAZULI FRIEZE WITH WARRIORSWestern Asiatic region, presumably 7th century. Of irregular rectangular form, carved in r

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Lot 760

A LAPIS LAZULI FRIEZE WITH WARRIORSWestern Asiatic region, presumably 7th century. Of irregular rectangular form, carved in relief with two warriors, one prepared to shoot an arrow, and a man kneeling before them. The stone of a deep, striking blue hue amid patches and veins in various shades of gray beneath glimmering mica flecks.Condition: Good condition with traces of age and wear, minor losses, the stone with natural imperfection and minor encrustations. 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: 1176 g (incl. stand) Dimensions: c. 14 x 15.5 cm (excl. stand)With a modern stand. (1)

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A TURQUOISE CARVING OF A RAMCentral Asia, 20th century or earlier. Carved as a ram standing foursquare, the stone of a nice,

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Lot 761

A TURQUOISE CARVING OF A RAMCentral Asia, 20th century or earlier. Carved as a ram standing foursquare, the stone of a nice, blueish hue, with black veins and brown patches, thoroughly polished and smooth to the touch. Condition: Very good condition with natural imperfections and inclusions to the stone. 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: 147 g Dimensions: Length 9 cm

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A TURQUOISE CARVING OF A CAMELCentral Asia, 20th century or earlier. Carved as a camel standing foursquare, the stone of a ni

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Lot 762

A TURQUOISE CARVING OF A CAMELCentral Asia, 20th century or earlier. Carved as a camel standing foursquare, the stone of a nice, blueish hue, with black veins and brown patches, thoroughly polished and smooth to the touch. Condition: Very good condition with natural imperfections and inclusions to the stone. 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: 231 g Dimensions: Length 9 cm

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A LOT WITH FOUR SILVER RINGS SET WITH SASANIAN HARDSTONE INTAGLIOSThe seals presumably Sasanian, ancient Persia /Iran, c. 3rd

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Lot 776

A LOT WITH FOUR SILVER RINGS SET WITH SASANIAN HARDSTONE INTAGLIOSThe seals presumably Sasanian, ancient Persia /Iran, c. 3rd - 6th century or later, the silver settings dating to the 19th century. The rings decorated with carved geometric designs, silver applications and inset with ancient seals. Two are inset with agate, one engraved with a portrait and the other with a winged animal, one is inset with an opaque blue stone and carved with an insect, the last inset with a garnet carved with a portrait. Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of wear commensurate with age. One ring with a small chip to the agate intaglio. 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: 47.2 g Dimensions: Inner diameter 1.9 cm, 2.1 cm, 1.8 cm and 2 cm

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A THREE-TIERED WHITE AND RUSSET JADE CONG, LATE LIANGZHU CULTURE 良渚文化末期白玉琮China, c. 2600-2300 BC. Of square section, each cor

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Lot 78

A THREE-TIERED WHITE AND RUSSET JADE CONG, LATE LIANGZHU CULTURE 良渚文化末期白玉琮China, c. 2600-2300 BC. Of square section, each corner worked with three registers of stylized animal masks, the four corners divided by gently recessed vertical bands to the center of each side. The originally opaque white jade now of a white, creamy beige and reddish-black tone with numerous dark veins, scattered speckles and russet patches. Provenance: Daniel Milano, Paris, 2002. Paolo Bertuzzi, acquired from the above. A copy of the original invoice from D. Milano, dated 20 October 2002, describing the present lot as a Jade Cong from the Liangzhu culture, and stating a purchase price of EUR 9,500 or approx. EUR 14,000 (adjusted for inflation at the time of writing), accompanies this lot. Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022) was a fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy, and the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, founder of Hettabretz, a noted Italian fashion company with customers such as the Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother's business and designed exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum in New York, USA. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes both archaic and contemporary art, and he edited two important books about Asian art, Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery, about a large-scale archaeological project carried out with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom.Condition: Condition overall commensurate with age, with extensive weathering, erosion and associated losses, areas of calcification and alteration, smoothened chips, and natural fissures, some of which have developed into cracks over time. Displays magnificently, with the colors of the jade in remarkable natural harmony.Weight: 230 gDimensions: Height 8.2 cm Expert's note (added 20.2.2023): Compare with a two-tiered cong-form bead published in Liangzhu Wen Hua Yu Qi (see image section). Both examples carved from a very similar pitted, creamy-colored stone with iron and burgundy inclusions.The present jade displays the distinctive characteristics of cong vessels from the Liangzhu culture, with a square outer section around a circular inner tube, decorated with stylized masks neatly arranged on each of the four corners.Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie's Hong Kong, 29 November 2017, lot 2710 Price: HKD 8,500,000 or approx. EUR 1,138,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: An exceedingly rare nine-tiered jade cong, late Liangzhu culture, circa 2600-2300 Expert remark: While this cong is larger (23.5 cm) than the present lot, the stylized masks are less rudimentarily carved. The similar colors of the stone and especially the closely related marks of weathering and erosion indicate that this example and the present lot may have been excavated not far away from each other.Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie's Hong Kong, 27 November 2019, lot 2721 Price: HKD 275,000 or approx. EUR 35,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A fragment of a green jade cong, Liangzhu culture, circa 3300-2300 BC Expert remark: Compare the related signs of weathering and erosion. Note the smaller size (5.5 cm) and that this cong is only a fragment.Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Christie's New York, 25 September 2020, lot 1701Price: USD 8,125 or approx. EUR 9,100 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A mottled opaque jade or hardstone four-tier cong, Neolithic Period, Liangzhu Culture, 3rd millennium BCExpert remark: Compare the related decoration. Note the slightly larger size (12.8 cm), the related signs of weathering and erosion, and the description of the material as "jade or hardstone".良渚文化末期白玉琮中國，公元前 2600-2300 年。内圓外方筒形禮器，每個角都有獸面紋。不透明的玉料現在呈現出白色、乳白色和紅黑色調，帶有深色紋理、散落的斑點和赤褐色斑塊。來源：Daniel Milano，Paris，2002年。Paolo Bertuzzi購於上述收藏。隨附D. Milano2002年10月20日出具的賬單複印件，上面描述為良渚文化玉琮，價格為 EUR 9,500，相當於現在的 EUR 14,000 (根據通貨膨脹情況)。Bertuzzi (1943-2022年) 是來自義大利博洛尼亞的時尚造型師。他是 Hettabretz 的創始人 Enrichetta Bertuzzi 的兒子，Hettabretz 是一家著名的義大利時裝公司，客戶包括羅斯柴爾德家族、奧黛麗赫本和伊麗莎白泰勒。Paolo Bertuzzi 後來接手了他母親的生意並設計了獨家作品，其中一些作品在美國紐約大都會博物館服裝學院展出。六十多年來，他還是一位狂熱的古董收藏家。他的收藏包括古代和當代藝術，他編輯了兩本關於亞洲藝術的重要書籍，《Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery》-關於義大利和印度尼西亞政府合作的大規模考古項目，以及《滿者伯夷-來自被遺忘王國的傑作》。品相：總體狀況良好，大面積風化、侵蝕和缺損，有鈣化和蝕變區域，一些天然裂紋已經隨著時間的推移發展成裂縫。整體色彩斑駁，與玉石的色彩渾然天成。重量：230 克尺寸：高8.2 厘米拍賣結果比較：形制：相近拍賣：香港佳士得，2017年11月29日，lot 2710 價格：HKD 8,500,000（相當於今日EUR 1,138,000）描述：公元前2600-2300年良渚文化玉琮專家評論：此琮尺寸較大(23.5 厘米)，雕刻較簡單。相似的玉石顏色，特別是非常相近的風化和侵蝕的痕跡表明，此玉琮和現拍品可能是在距離彼此不遠的地方被挖掘出來的。拍賣結果比較：形制：相近拍賣：香港佳士得，2019年11月27日，lot 2721 價格：HKD 275,000（相當於今日EUR 35,500）描述：公元前3300-2300年良渚文化綠玉琮殘片專家評論：比較相近的風化和侵蝕的痕跡。請注意尺寸 (5.5 厘米)較小，且為殘片。拍賣結果比較：形制：相近拍賣：紐約佳士得，2020年9月25日價格：USD 8,125（相當於今日EUR 9,100）描述：公元前三世紀良渚文化新石器時代玉或硬石琮專家評論：比較相近的裝飾。請注意尺寸 (12.8 厘米)稍大，相近的風化和侵蝕的痕跡，以及可能是玉或硬石。

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A JADE CONG-FORM BEAD, LIANGZHU CULTUREJade. China, Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture, c. 3300-2200 BCPublished: Filippo Sal

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Lot 79

A JADE CONG-FORM BEAD, LIANGZHU CULTUREJade. China, Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture, c. 3300-2200 BCPublished: Filippo Salviati, 4000 Years of Chinese Archaic Jades, Edition Zacke, Vienna 2017, p. 62, no. 68a.The tubular bead is carved in the form of a two-tiered miniature cong, drilled vertically from both sides. Both registers are carved with a stylized mask at each of the four corners.The opaque stone is of a beige tone with russet veins.Auction comparison:Compare a closely related cong-form jade bead at Christie's Hong Kong, The Chang Wei-Hwa Collection of Archaic Jades, Part I - The Neolithic Period, 27 November 2019, lot 2723 (sold for HKD 525,000).HEIGHT 5 cmProvenance: Private Collection of Irene and Wolfgang Zacke (1942-2022).

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A SMALL JADE CONG, LIANGZHUJade. China, Liangzhu culture, c. 3300-2200 BCThe cong is of square cross section with rounded squ

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Lot 80

A SMALL JADE CONG, LIANGZHUJade. China, Liangzhu culture, c. 3300-2200 BCThe cong is of square cross section with rounded square corners, with a single register with four masks carved on the corners. The pupils of the eyes are incised above a short bar in relief carved below designating the mouth and below two raised and incised bands. The opaque stone of an ivory-white tone with brown inclusions.Compare also a cong-form jade bead from the Liangzhu culture, but of considerably larger size (3.8 cm high) at Christie's Hong Kong in The Chang Wei-Hwa Collection of Archaic Jades, Part I - Neolithic Period on 27 November 2019, lot 2723, sold for HKD 525,000.HEIGHT 1.7 cm, WIDTH 3.2 cmProvenance: Private Collection of Irene and Wolfgang Zacke (1942-2022).

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A PAIR OF DARK GREEN JADE COLLARED DISCS, BI, LATE SHANG DYNASTY 商末一對玉璧China, c. 1200-1050 BC. Of circular form, the central

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Lot 87

A PAIR OF DARK GREEN JADE COLLARED DISCS, BI, LATE SHANG DYNASTY 商末一對玉璧China, c. 1200-1050 BC. Of circular form, the central aperture carved with a rounded rim projecting from both sides of the flat disc. The dark green stone covered in opaque white calcification. (2)Provenance: Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022) was a fashion stylist from Bologna, Italy. He was the son of Enrichetta Bertuzzi, founder of Hettabretz, a noted Italian fashion company with customers such as the Rothschild family, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. Paolo Bertuzzi later took over his mother's business and designed exclusive pieces, some of which were exhibited in the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum in New York, USA. He was also an avid collector of antiques for more than 60 years. His collection includes both archaic and contemporary art, and he edited two important books about Asian art, Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery, about a large-scale archaeological project carried out with the Italian and Indonesian governments, and Majapahit, Masterpieces from a Forgotten Kingdom. Condition: Good condition with old wear, signs of weathering and erosion, white calcification overall, and small chips to the rims which have smoothened over time. The stones with natural fissures.Weight: 42.4 g and 40 g Dimensions: Diameter 10.6 cm and 10.9 cmLiterature comparison:Compare a closely related jade bi disk with collar, dated to the late Shang dynasty, 1200-1050 BC, in the British Museum, registration number 1937,0416.252.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Sotheby's New York, 18 March 2014, lot 133 Estimate: USD 20,000 or approx. EUR 24,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A jade collared disc (bi), Shang dynasty Expert remark: Compare the closely related form with a similar rounded collar. Note the slightly larger size (16 cm) and different color.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Sotheby's New York, 23 September 2020, lot 573Price: USD 15,120 or approx. EUR 17,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A jade disc, Shang dynastyExpert remark: Compare the closely related form, collar, and size (10.7 cm). Note the different color.商末一對玉璧中國，公元前1200-1050 年。扁圓，中心孔刻有圓形邊緣。深綠色的石料覆蓋著不透明的白色鈣化物。來源：Paolo Bertuzzi (1943-2022年) 收藏。Paolo Bertuzzi是來自義大利博洛尼亞的時尚造型師。他是 Hettabretz 的創始人 Enrichetta Bertuzzi 的兒子，Hettabretz 是一家著名的義大利時裝公司，客戶包括羅斯柴爾德家族、奧黛麗赫本和伊麗莎白泰勒。Paolo Bertuzzi 後來接手了他母親的生意並設計了獨家作品，其中一些作品在美國紐約大都會博物館服裝學院展出。六十多年來，他還是一位狂熱的古董收藏家。他的收藏包括古代和當代藝術，他編輯了兩本關於亞洲藝術的重要書籍，《Goa Made - An Archaeological Discovery》-關於義大利和印度尼西亞政府合作的大規模考古項目，以及《滿者伯夷-來自被遺忘王國的傑作》。品相：狀況良好，有磨損、風化和侵蝕的跡象，整體鈣化呈白色，邊緣有小缺口，隨著時間的推移已經變得光滑。石料有天然裂縫。重量：分別爲42.4 克與40 克尺寸：直徑10.6 厘米與10.9 厘米文獻比較：比較一件非常相近的公元前1200-1050年商代晚期玉凸唇璧，收藏於大英博物館，館藏編號1937,0416.252。拍賣結果比較：形制：非常相近拍賣：紐約蘇富比，2014年3月18日，lot 133 估價：USD 20,000（相當於今日EUR 24,000）描述：商玉凸唇壁專家評論：比較非常相近的外形和相似的凸唇。請注意尺寸(16 厘米) 稍大和不同顏色。拍賣結果比較：形制：非常相近拍賣：紐約蘇富比，2020年9月23日，lot 573 價格：USD 15,120（相當於今日EUR 17,000）描述：商玉環專家評論：比較非常相近的外形、凸唇和尺寸(10.7 厘米)。請注意不同顏色。

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A WHITE JADE PENDANT, HUANG, EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY 東周白玉璜China, 8th-3rd century BC. Each side of the arc-shaped huang is intric

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Lot 90

A WHITE JADE PENDANT, HUANG, EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY 東周白玉璜China, 8th-3rd century BC. Each side of the arc-shaped huang is intricately carved with a dense network of scrolling spirals, both raised and neatly incised, the end sections carved with an abstract dragon head with slit mouth and rectangular notches at the edges. The translucent stone is of a white tone with few dark specks and cloudy inclusions.Provenance: From the private collection of Professor Filippo Salviati, Rome, Italy. A professor of archeology and art history at the Italian Institute of Oriental Studies at the Sapienza University of Rome, Prof. Salviati has researched and published extensively on Chinese archaic art.Condition: Very good condition with minor old wear and few minuscule nicks. Natural inclusions to the stone.Weight: 31.5 g Dimensions: Length 8.7 cmAuction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie's London, 21 February 2019, lot 101Price: GBP 10,000 or approx. EUR 13,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A celadon jade huang, Eastern Zhou-Warring States period, 8th-3rd century BC Expert remark: Compare the closely related form and decoration, also with both raised and incised spirals. Note the rope-twist borders, celadon color, and related size (9.5 cm).東周白玉璜中國，公元前八至三世紀。器表面以雙陰刻線勾聯卷雲紋，兩端和中央頂端有圓形穿孔。半透明的玉料呈白色，輕微黑色斑點和絮狀物。來源：義大利羅馬Filippo Salviati教授私人收藏，Filippo Salviati教授是羅馬大學東亞研究所考古系及藝術史系教授。他對中國古代文物以及玉器進行了廣泛研究並出版了很多專著。品相：狀況極好，有輕微的磨損和一些微小劃痕。玉石内有天然内沁。重量：31.5 克尺寸：長 8.7 厘米拍賣結果比較：形制：非常相近拍賣：倫敦佳士得，2019年2月21日，lot 101 價格：GBP 10,000（相當於今日EUR 13,500）描述：東周至戰國青玉璜專家評論：比較非常相近外型和裝飾，以及雙陰刻線。請注意兩條邊條、青玉，以及相近尺寸(9.5 厘米)。

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A WHITE JADE 'TIGER' PENDANT, LATE SPRING AND AUTUMN PERIODJade. China, Eastern Zhou dynasty, late Spring and Autumn period,

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Lot 91

A WHITE JADE 'TIGER' PENDANT, LATE SPRING AND AUTUMN PERIODJade. China, Eastern Zhou dynasty, late Spring and Autumn period, 6th-5th century BCOf flattened form, carved as a crouching tiger in profile with curled tail and abstracted head, the body decorated with C-shaped scrolls, the tail and head pierced with small apertures. The translucent stone of a white tone with black specks and a small opaque area of beige-brown color with a minor chip.The present pendant, modeled in the form of a crouching tiger and densely embellished with C-shaped scrollwork, demonstrates a style typical of the late Spring and Autumn period. See two related dragon pendants, included in Teng Shuping, One Hundred Jades from the Lantien Shanfang Collection, Taipei, 1995, pl. 54. A similar pendant was unearthed in 1992 at Yimencun, Baoji, Shaanxi Province, illustrated by Liu Yunhui, Shaanxi chutu dongzhou yuqi (Eastern Zhou Jades Unearthed in Shaanxi), Beijing, 2006, p. 159.Museum comparison: Compare a related jade dragon pendant, dated c. 5th century BC, in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 2006.397.Auction comparison: Compare a related jade tiger pendant, also dated 6th-5th century BC, 10.2 cm long, at Christie's New York in The Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth Part III on 19 March 2015, lot 580 (sold for USD 40,000). Compare a related jade dragon pendant, dated Spring and Autumn period, 8.1 cm long, at Sotheby's Hong Kong in Monochrome II on 9 October 2020, lot 26 (sold for HKD 327,600).LENGTH 8.2 cmProvenance: Private collection of Professor Filippo Salviati.

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A TIGER-SHAPED PENDANT, SPRING AND AUTUMN PERIODJade. China, Eastern Zhou, Spring and Autumn, 6th - 5th century BCPublished:

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Lot 92

A TIGER-SHAPED PENDANT, SPRING AND AUTUMN PERIODJade. China, Eastern Zhou, Spring and Autumn, 6th - 5th century BCPublished: Filippo Salviati, 4000 Years of Chinese Archaic Jades, Edition Zacke, Vienna 2017, pp. 176-177, no 194.Finely carved as a tiger with slightly arched body, curling tail and paws. Two holes are drilled in the tail and in the head. The design is rather sketchy, with just a couple of indentations to suggest the mouth and chin that are highlighted by the curls incised on the surface. The body is completely covered with variously shaped scrolls, some resembling stylized dragon heads, interspersed with striped bands and scale-like motifs. These additional elements of the design suggest that the pattern is actually a mixture of different though unrecognizable animals. The translucent stone is of green tone with brownish shadings and areas of calcification.A tiger-shaped jade carved with a similar surface decoration was excavated in 1992 at Yimen, Baoji, Shaanxi, from a 6th century tomb (M2:128) of the Qin state, which eventually unified China at the end of the Warring States period. Still in 1992, two other examples, identical to the one from Baoji, were discovered in southern China in a late Spring and Autumn tomb at Hushuguan, Zheshan, near the city of Suzhou, Jiangsu province, within the realm of the ancient Wu state.LENGTH 7 cmProvenance: Private Collection of Irene and Wolfgang Zacke (1942-2022).

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A JADE 'DRAGON' PENDANT, XI, WARRING STATES PERIODJade. China, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 5th-3rd century B

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Lot 93

A JADE 'DRAGON' PENDANT, XI, WARRING STATES PERIODJade. China, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 5th-3rd century BCOf flattened, arched, and tapering form, finely carved in openwork as a horned and winged dragon, the body neatly incised with subtle scroll and fine lines. The translucent stone of a pale green tone with darker specks.This curved dragon pendant, xi, is also referred to as a 'knot opener' or 'claw-shaped pendant'. The elongated silhouette of the dragon, with the head turned backwards and the mouth open toward the wing, matches that of a pair of similar but phoenix-shaped xi discovered in 1974 in a Western Han tomb at Dabaotai, Beijing. See also a similar dragon-shaped xi discovered in 1977 in a Western Han tomb near Yangzhou, Jiangsu, illustrated in Han Guangling guo yuqi (Jade Wares of Guangling, Han Dynasty), Beijing 2003, no. 68.Auction comparison: Compare a related pale green jade dragon xi dated to the Eastern Zhou dynasty at Sotheby's in Junkunc: Arts of Ancient China on 19 March 2019, lot 101 (sold for USD 30,000). Compare a related jade dragon xi dated to the Warring States period at Christie's Hong Kong in Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art on 30 November 2016, lot 3207 (sold for HKD 350,000).LENGTH 10.3 cmProvenance: Private collection of Professor Filippo Salviati.

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