Auction Preview: Chinese Antiques, Jade and Antiquities at Brownes Auctions, Sydney, Dec 13
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What: Chinese Antiques, Jade and AntiquitiesWhere: Brownes Auctions, Luxury District CBD, King Street, Sydney, 2000, AustraliaWhen: Dec 13, 12:15 AM GMTTop Lots of the Sale:- «Neolithic Archaic Nephrite Jade Pendant Ornament Amulet» - Dating to thAuction Preview: Chinese Antiques, Jade and Antiquities at Brownes Auctions, Sydney, Dec 13
What: Chinese Antiques, Jade and AntiquitiesWhere: Brownes Auctions, Luxury District CBD, King Street, Sydney, 2000, AustraliaWhen: Dec 13, 12:15 AM GMTTop Lots of the Sale:- «Neolithic Archaic Nephrite Jade Pendant Ornament Amulet» - Dating to the 3rd millennium BC this altered nephrite jade pectoral of the Liangzhu culture was made before the written word in China. It measures approximately 3 13/16« wide by 2 7/17» tall by 3/8« thick (97mmx62mmx10mm). Estimated Price: $60,000 - $80,000- »Archaic Jade Dragon Pendant Zhou nephrite Ancient« - This astonishing hand carved archaic jade nephrite dragon phoenix amulet was made in ancient China during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty Warring States Period circa 4th C BC. Measured at Weighing 50.6 grams the dragon measures approximately 2 15/16» wide by 2 15/16« tall (75mmx74mm). Estimated Price: $58,000 - $88,000- »Chinese Antique White Nephrite Jade Lidded Vase Qing« - This one of a kind stunning double handled lidded vase was made circa 1750 in China and is carved from natural untreated white nephrite jade. Measuring 9 1/4» tall including the lid by 4 3/16« wide by 2 9/16» deep with the lid itself being 2 3/8« tall (235mmx106mmx65mmx61mm). Estimated Price: $58,000 - $98,000- »Western Zhou Nephrite Jade Bird Pendant Archaic Amulet« - This remarkable celadon jade bird amulet was carved in ancient China during the Western Zhou Dynasty circa 12th century BC. It measures approximately 2 1/4» tall by 1 1/2« deep and is 1» wide (57mmx38mmx25mm). Estimated Price: $56,000 - $98,000- «Rare Ming Dynasty Porcelain Pilgrim Flask Xuande» - An exceptionally rare 15th Century Chinese Crescent Shaped Ewer Pilgrim Flask cobalt blue five claw imperial dragon design to both sides Xuande reign mark 1426 to 1435. Measured at Dimensions: 21cm by 18cm by 11cm. Estimated Price: $58,000 - $80,000- «Chinese Antique White Jade Pendant Amulet Carved» - Antique Chinese Jade Pendant Translucent, Gemological testing including density (specific gravity) and refractive index confirm nephrite jade. It measures 3 3/4« long by 1 1/4» wide and on average is 3/16« thick (95mmx32mmx5mm). Estimated Price: $50,000 - $82,000- »Neolithic Jade Disc Nephrite Liangzhu Chinese Archaic« - Here we have an archaic jade bi disc dating to the third millenium BC most likely early Liangzhu culture.The original green nephrite jade shows significant alteration and erosion from burial. It measures approximately 2 15/16» in diameter (75mm) and weighs approximately 65.9 grams. Estimated Price: $42,000 - $68,000- «Antique Chinese Scholars Ink Ming to Qing Dynasty» - Imperial ink dating to the Qing Dynasty. This astonishing ink block depicts scenes of immortals around the sides. On the reverse four toe dragons are shown in beautiful detail. It measures approximately 8 1/8« long by 5» wide by 1 3/8" tall. Estimated Price: $38,000 - $58,000For details, visit: https://www.liveauctioneers.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more