Compiled from Arts of Asia July - August 1989 |
Photo 1: A copper-red decorated basin, Hongwu, 42cm, 16.5 inches.The world record for Ming Porcelain.HK$ 20,350,000Photo 2: A Famille Verte Bowl, Kangxi mark and period, 20.3cm (8inches)The world record for Qing Porcelain.HK$ 10,450,000Photo 3: A Blue and White Bowl, Yongle, 37.7cm (14 7/8inches)The world record for Ming Blue and White PorcelainHK$ 13,200,000 |
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Individual Records for Selected Porcelain Pieces at The Sale of The British Rail Pension Fund Collection
A Rare Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figure of Guan Yin, The Goddess of Mercy and Hearer of All Prayers, Seated on The Back of A Fu Dog
Compiled from Arts of Asia July - Aug 1989
A Rare Famille Rose European Subject Plate
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A Rare Famille Rose European Subject Plate, (probably after a design by Watteau),early Qianlong, 23cm*An identical plate from the Seawell Bequest C770-1917, is in the Victoria & Albert Museum |
Monday, December 30, 2013
A Fine Pair of Cloisonne Enamel Double Gourd Vases Featured at The Grosvenor House Antiques Fair
Compiled from Arts of Asia May - June 1989
Sunday, December 29, 2013
A Magnificent Famille Rose Porcelain Ewer For Sale
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A Magnificent Famille Rose Porcelain EwerH: 31cmMing Guo periodPrice is available upon request. Pick-up only. Interested parties can contact May at maynaik23@gmail.com. |
Saturday, December 28, 2013
A Rare Zitan Brushpot Carved With The 'Three Friends' Motif
Compiled from Arts of Asia May - June 1989
Friday, December 27, 2013
A Fine and Rare Doucai Covered Jar For Sale
A Fine and Rare Doucai Covered Jar
H: 13cm
Qianlong mark and period
Price is available upon request. Pick up only. Interested
parties can contact May at maynaik23@gmail.com.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
A Very Fine and Rare Nephrite Jade Carving Representing the Body of A Horse With A Human Head (Chinese Origin for The Persian Market)
Compiled from Arts of Asia May - June 1989
Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art - Yuan and Ming Porcelains
Compiled from Arts of Asia Jan - Feb 1989
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Enamelled Porcelain Snuff Bottle Carved with Eighteen Lohans Design
Compiled from Arts of Asia Jan - Feb 1989
A Fine Eight-lobed, Oblong Silver Cup with Parcel-Gilt, Decorated with Hunting Scenes, Dragons and Floral Scrolls For Sale
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A Fine Eight-lobed, Oblong Silver Cup with Parcel-Gilt, Decorated with Hunting Scenes, Dragons and Floral ScrollsDiameter: 12 cm, Height: 5 cmTang period
Price is available upon request. Delivery included. Interested parties
can contact May at maynaik23@gmail.com.
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Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Dear readers,
I'd like to say a big thank you to you all for your support! I may be new at this, but I doubt I'd still be doing this if it weren't for the great response from you. It is my hope that you have found this blog informative and useful. 2013 has been an amazing year of learning and new friendships:) On behalf of Emperors Antique, I'd like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May the 3 Wise Men bring us more good fortune, health and wealth in 2014!
I'd like to say a big thank you to you all for your support! I may be new at this, but I doubt I'd still be doing this if it weren't for the great response from you. It is my hope that you have found this blog informative and useful. 2013 has been an amazing year of learning and new friendships:) On behalf of Emperors Antique, I'd like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May the 3 Wise Men bring us more good fortune, health and wealth in 2014!
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Five Very Fine Snuff Bottles (All Measurements Excluding Stoppers)
Compiled from Arts of Asia Nov - Dec 1994
An Unusual Blue and White Porcelain Incense Burner, in the Form of a Kiln With a Removable Head
Compiled from Arts of Asia Nov - Dec 1994
Who Was the First Commoner to Become Emperor?
Compiled from The Great Chinese Emperors
Some quick facts about this emperor:
- He was born into a poor family in
- He raised his own band of able men, defeated other
leaders and unified
- He was not only an outstanding military
tactician, but also a great politician.
- He rose to the throne and made significant
contributions to the history of
