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SMALL CHINESE MIRROR |
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no M1712
Ten gilt bronze monkeys surround a circular disk made up of multiple small turquoise stones. There are three main divisions in the placement of the miniature turquoise pieces; the two upper sections are simply divided into two separate bands and the section closest to the center takes on curved ... [more] |
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BELT HOOK |
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no 7392
Bronze, with beautiful aged green patina all over, inlaid probably with jade pieces forming a geometrical design and surmounted by an fabulous animal head.
Chinese; , 475-221 BC
Warring State
Length: 7 1/2 in. (19cm)
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EIGHT FOILED BRONZE MIRROR |
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no M2723
Central knob surrounded by two dragons and two lions amongst the clouds ridden by immortals. Outer band with birds of paradise and running figures amongst foliage.
• Chinese; TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
Diameter: 7.3 in. (18.5 cm) [more] |
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A RARE LARGE GILT-BRONZE GARMENT HOOK |
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Item
no M1611
Relief of ferocious dragon with jaws wide open attacking a phoenix bird. The arched shaft terminating at one end in a dragon head. Hook overlaid with silver and gold inlay openwork decorations. Green encrustation.
• Chinese; Eastern Zhou Dynasty (Warring State) 770-256 B.C.
L: 21.5cm (8.5”) x... [more] |
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GILT BRONZE BUDDHA OF MAITREYA |
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no M2731
Seated Buddha with right hand raised in karana mudra and left in vitarka mudra. Seated in dhyanasana, wearing flowing garments, necklace and an elaborate bejeweled headdress with a lotus flower flanked on left arm. Serene expression with downcast eyes.
• Chinese; LATE 19TH CENTURY [more] |
