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Place of Origin: Hong Kong
One of a Kind Complete Set of S.F.C.C. 2003 Designer Toys by Michael Lau
Located in Weesp, NL
Unique set of limited edition 2003 Art Toys by Michael Lau in collaboration with Maharishi and Nike. This set includes all the S.F.C.C. figures : G.E.O.R.G.E., P.E.T.E.R., T.O.M., J.A.M.E.S., S.T.E.P.H.E.N., R.I.C.H.A.R.D., D.A.V.I.D., M.A.R.Y. and W.H.O.. The two versions, natural and black of the S.F.R.B.'S. The S.F.C.C. sci-ficrazychildren book and last but not least the extremely rare S.F.C.C. C21, the Kriegsmachine. When, in 2003, you bought any of the figures, a secret part would come with it. If you had all of the S.F.C.C.'s and, you were lucky, you had all the secret parts to assemble C21, the Kriegsmachine. All figures are in great condition and come with their own box, except C21, stickers, tape and cutter gloves, a piece of rope and their misty heads. The height of CC21 is 38 cm / 14.960 inches. These designer toys have been in storage since 2003 out of sunlight and in a smoke free environment. The price includes insured transport. Michael Lau (born 1970) is an artist from Hong Kong who is known for his painting, sculpture and designer toy figures. Lau is widely credited as the founder of the urban vinyl...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

Round Stainless Steel Dining Table by Batten and Kamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Round stainless steel dining table by Batten and Kamp Limited edition of 24 + 3 AP. Dimensions: Diameter 140 x H 73 cm Materials: Hand-brushed stainless steel, toughed glass, granit...
Category

2010s Modern Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Granite, Stainless Steel

Longquan Celadon Five-Spouted Jar, Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960~1127)
Located in seoul, KR
Thickly potted with an ovoid body of five horizontal lobes tapering toward the top, carries both aesthetic and practical values. The jar is intricately carved with rows of upright lo...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Celadon

Vintage Chinoiserie Tiger Bamboo Side Table with Cane Top and Scrollwork
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This vintage bamboo side table is a stunning example of mid-century tropical design, featuring intricate scrollwork detailing and a tightly woven cane top. Crafted from natural golde...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Side Table in Ebony Wood with White Carved Elements, Neoclassical Style
By Alexander's Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Side Table in Ebony Wood with White Carved Elements, Neoclassical Style Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your living space with our handcrafted limited edition side tab...
Category

2010s Neoclassical Revival Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Tortoise Double side Mirror in Lucite 1970 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tortoise Double side Mirror in Lucite 1970 Brown Color. The mirror tilts up and down
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Bakelite

Christie’s Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels & Watches Collection of D/IF Diamonds
Located in valatie, NY
Christie’s Hong Kong magnificent jewels & watches including a private collection of D/IF Diamonds, April 27, 1998. First Edition softcover catalog w...
Category

1990s Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Coffee Table by Bill Meyer Lamps INC. Circa 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking Hollywood Regency coffee table featuring a richly carved giltwood base with dramatic Asian-inspired dragon motifs and lion paw feet. Made in Hong Kong in the 1970s for Bil...
Category

1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Wood

1980’s Silver Plated Angel Napkin Rings - Set of 12
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of twelve silver plated napkin rings from the 1980’s, in the shape of angels. Conical shapes with a scalloped edge form the bodies, with simple arms, wings, heads, halos and na...
Category

1980s Vintage Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Steel and Stone Console Table by Batten and Kamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel and stone console table by Batten and Kamp 2020 Shelter to Ground Collection Dimensions: Top: W 190 x D 50 cm Console base: W 108 x D 24 x H 72 cm Materials: Hand finished stai...
Category

2010s Modern Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Stone, Stainless Steel

Pair of Vintage Organic Modern Restored Braid Rattan Etagere Shelves
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking pair of vintage rattan etagere bookshelves, fully restored and ready to stun in any space. These tall beauties feature arched tops, intricately braided trim, and richly wo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Ha Bik Chuen, Collograph, 1977, Hong Kong
Located in Melbourne, AU
A superb and exciting natural collograph by the noted Hong Kong artist, Ha Bik Chuen. Signed and dated, 1977. Bik Chuen's work is well-documented in one of the most extraordinary ar...
Category

1970s Organic Modern Vintage Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Rattan Scoop Bench
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fun Vintage Rattan Scoop Bench with a cut out handle for easy moving. Bench show signs of wear and everyday use but it is still solid and will be good for a long time. Please conta...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Chinese Tiered Teak Carved Side Tables Cabinets
Located in Germantown, MD
An absolutely gorgeous pair of Chinese tiered teak carved side tables cabinets. Versatile use. May be used as side table s in the living room, family room ...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Export Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Teak

A Rare Moulded Dingyao 'Cranes And Fishes' Bowl, Northern Song - Jin Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This bowl stands out for its detailed depiction of two fish amid soft spiral waves, bordered by two cranes within the bowl. The design's depth and clarity, from the lifelike portrayal of the landscape to the cranes' meticulously detailed features, render this piece exceptionally unique and rare. Such complex designs on bowls were achieved using a mold, a method initiated at the Ding kilns in the late 11th or early 12th century, enabling heightened precision. These molds, akin to those for metal vessel casting, reflect a shared design aesthetic with contemporary metal objects. Period : Northern Song-Jin dynasty(960~1234) Type : Dingyao Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s, Hongkong Dimension : 19 cm(Height) x 8cm(Diameter) Reference : 1) Sotheby's Hongkong 29 April 2022 - Important Chinese Art including Jades from the De An Tang Collection and Gardens of Pleasure - Lot 3695, Lot 3603 (Price : 1,890,000 HKD / Type : Closely related) 2) Sotheby's Hongkong 08 October 2019 Important Chinese Art - lot 3612 (Price : 3,000,000 HKD / Type : Related) 3) Sotheby's Hongkong 22 April 2021 - Monochrome III - Lot 30 (Price : 6,000,000-7,000,000 HKD / Type : Related) 4) The MET - Accession Number: 14.40.155 - Bowl with Peonies (Type : Closely Related) * Song Dynasty Ding-Yao Ware Song Dynasty Ding Yao porcelain holds a significant place in Chinese ceramic art, specifically as a type of white porcelain produced during the Song Dynasty. Produced predominantly during the mid to late Song Dynasty, Ding Yao ceramics are renowned for their delicate and intricate features. Ding Yao ceramics were primarily crafted from clay rich in white minerals and fired at high temperatures to achieve a durable and lustrous surface. One distinctive characteristic of this serene white ceramic is the presence of silver or gold-colored splashes of glaze, often created using a mineral called galena. Galena, with its lustrous appearance, was suitable for creating fine patterns and intricate decorations. These ceramics frequently feature delicate carvings, floral motifs, or subtle decorations. While commonly used for utilitarian purposes such as tableware, Ding Yao porcelain also served as a medium for artistic expression, producing many artworks. The production of Ding Yao ceramics was relatively limited, and surviving pieces are considered rare and valuable art pieces...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinoiserie Style Ceramic Male Figures Hand Painted Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of hand-painted ceramic Asian male figures, Chinoiserie style, circa mid-20th century, British Hong Kong. Hand painted in both rich and bri...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Faux Tortoise shell Tray Christian Dior Style circa 1970
By Christian Dior
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Mid-Century Faux Tortoise shell Tray Christian Dior Style circa 1970
Category

1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Cascade Pendant By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
an artistic hanging pendant that captures the silhouette of rice paddy fields’ cascading contours. the refined hand-crafted caste glass articulated with rippling patterns, whilst lit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Ornate Iron and Wicker Stands, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Ornate iron and wicker stands in excellent condition. Larger table measures 14" in diameter and stands 28.5" tall. Shelf is is 4" high with 20" clearance. Smaller table is ...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Iron

Original Vintage Asia Travel Poster Hong Kong Street Sampan David Lam Chun-fai
By David Lam Chun-fai
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Asia travel poster printed for the Hong Kong Tourist Association featuring a great watercolour style design by the award winning pioneering artist and arts administr...
Category

1960s Vintage Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pair of Tall Chinoiserie Blue and White Urns With Bronze Figural Mounts
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite pair of 20th century chinoiserie Hand Painted blue and white antique style porcelain vases with bronze ormolu figural mounts. These are exceptional William Lowe reproductio...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Brass Inlaid Solid Rosewood Nesting Tables - Set 4
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage nest of four solid rosewood tables featuring brass marquetry and corner detail. The individual tables measure approximately: 21” wide x 12.75” deep x 21.1” tall 18.75” wide...
Category

Late 20th Century Anglo-Indian Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1960's Wicker Rattan Patio Lounge Settee in Cohama Fabric
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Wonderfully sculpted cane rattan lounge settee. Circa 1960's. Newly refinished and upholstered in 1950's Cohama "Belvedere" screen print fabric. No breaks or damage.
Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wicker

MId-20th Century Chinese Carved Rosewood Siver Chest Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional Mid-20th Century Chinese Carved Rosewood Siver Chest and Cabinet in great vintage condition. Features a flip top that open to reveal two flatware storage trays all fel...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Felt, Rosewood

Guardian Official Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This figure appears to be a terracotta statuette, possibly representing a court official or a deity given the distinct headgear which could signify a rank or divine attribute. The style of the figurine, with its facial features and remnants of paint, suggests it could be a part of funerary art, which was common in Chinese culture during these periods. Date : Northern Wei...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Tang Antique Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Chinese Wang Hing Hong Kong Silver Dollar Set Pin Dish
By Wang Hing & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Chinese Hong Kong dollar mounted silver dish by renowned Hong Kong silver maker Wang Hing and dating from around 1901. The small but he...
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Silver

19th Century Chinese Camphor Wood and Ebonised Writing Slope
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Chinese camphor wood and ebonised writing slope of exceptional quality, having a drawer to the front which when pulls out opens the tambour shutter on top to reveal a lift up stationary rack with various sized compartments, in the bottom central compartment there is the makers label “SUI KEE CHAN” There is a hinged lid which lifts up and over...
Category

1840s Antique Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Oriental Chinese Side Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian Chinese Ming style side chair in solid wood. Handcrafted in Hong Kong. Great to use as en entry chair, side chair or office chair. Very g...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ming Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Double Sided Black Lacquered and Decorated 5 Fold Floor Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
A Chinese Double Sided Black Lacquered and Decorated 5 Fold Floor Screen in great vintage condition. Fine decorations on both sides. Measures 90" in width and stands 72" in height. E...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Odd Balance 01 Sculptural Vase Batten and Kamp Minimalist
By Batten and Kamp
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Sculpture or sculptural vase for dried flowers designed by Batten and Kamp. Minimal structure furniture made of stainless steel and natural stone.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Stone, Steel

1960s George Zee Rosewood Chinoiserie Flip Top Bar Server
By George Zee
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fabulous mid century flip top server/bar by George Zee of Hong Kong. From the estate of an executive of the Ford Foundation. Purchased in Hong Kong while on business in the 1960’s. Exceptional craftsmanship, solid as a rock. Double doors open to expose shelving along with 3 drawers. Ample storage. Brass hinges,unique joinery and detailed carved flush pulls...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ming Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage famille Rose Porcelain plate with birds and flowers hand painted decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage famille Rose Porcelain plate with birds and flowers hand painted decorations. Antique famille Rose Medallion Chinese Export Porcelain by Hong horizons. Features highly detail...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Export Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Brass Lotus Flowers
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of six brass lotus flowers attributed to Feldman. Ceramic pot is not included. Flowers range from 19”-21” high. Lotus leaves are 6” diameter.
Category

1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Brass

Carved 'Longquan' Celadon-glazed Funerary vase and cover, Song dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The vase features a ribbed body, subtly enhancing its graceful contours, and is topped with a uniquely sculpted lid adorned with figurative elements. Period : Song Dynasty Type : Ce...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Celadon

Chinese Carved and Lacquered Wood Framed Mirrored-Back Etagere
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Chinese Carved and Lacquered Wood Framed Mirrored-Back Etagere. Measures 37.25" in width, 5" in depth and 27.25" in heigth.
Category

20th Century Chinese Export Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Chinoiserie Painted Tea Bin Style Large Side Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinoiserie tea caddy style large side table. Octagonal top. Black painted wood with all over hand painted gold chinoiserie motif. Very solid well built piece. Made in Hong Kong. W...
Category

1980s Chinoiserie Vintage Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of George Zee Two Tier Rosewood End Tables, circa 1960s
By George Zee and Co, George Zee
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this fabulous pair of vintage Rosewood carved end tables, by George Zee. Stacked Ming style Chinese side table / end tables - hand crafted with kiln dried...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ming Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Silver Star Shaped Napkin rings - 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This striking set of four silver star-shaped napkin rings exudes mid-century charm and elegance. Crafted from silver-tone metal, each piece features a dimensional, five-point star de...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Shopping Bag Brass Sculpture and Or Magazine Holder with Braided Handles
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage brass handled shopping bag sculpture and or magazine holder is from the 70's. It was just professionally polished to the tune of a huge expense as it was nearly black fr...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Brass

South East Asian Hardwood Brass Hinged Storage Side Table Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A South East Asian, probable Chinese, Hardwood Brass Hinged Storage Side Table Cabinet. Workd well as an occasional low stool. Measures 16.25" in width, 16.5" in width and 18.5" in h...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Chinese Abacus Lamps
By ABCO
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful pair of mid century Chinese Abacus Lamps made in Honk Kong.
Category

1970s Chinese Export Vintage Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Wood

The Antique Hunter's Guide - Set of 3
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Antique Hunter's Guide to American Furniture (tables, chairs, sofas & Beds), American Furniture (chests, cupboards, desks & other pieces), and American Silver & Pewter. Published...
Category

Early 2000s Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Paper

Lantern Oval Pendant By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
a oval pendant designed to evoke a strong sense of understated luxury. crafted with fu’s signature lantern that is made up of two layers of fabric shades, each lamp evoke a sensuous ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Origin Ply Chaise by Batten and Kamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Origin Ply Chaise by Batten and Kamp Dimensions: W170 x D 53 x H100 cm Materials: Oak plywood, granite stone, steel fixings. ‘Origin’ and ‘Elsewhere’ are two counterpart lounge chai...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Granite, Stainless Steel

Ceramic Glazed Famille Rose Pink Flame Stich Pattern Chinoiserie Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely flame stitch pattern ceramic vase in pink. This rare famille rose vessel has a pattern unlike any other we have ever seen. Beautiful pastel pinks, light blues, and creams ma...
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

George Zee Asian American Rosewood Chippendale Side Tables, circa 1960s, a Pair
By George Zee, George Zee and Co
Located in Germantown, MD
Perfectly handcrafted George Zee attributed Asian American Chippendale Rosewood side tables cabinets. 1 top dovetailed rosewood drawer finished inside out sliding perfectly. Very goo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Brass

A Green-Glazed Stoneware Jar (Hu Vessel), Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Ovoid form escalating to a cylindrical neck with a flaring rim, adorned at the shoulder with three narrow grooved horizontal bands. Each side is equipped with an incised double-loop ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Maitland-Smith Empire Style Brass & Chrome Pedestal Jardinière Planter
By Maitland Smith
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s vintage jardinière in the Empire style manufactured by Maitland-Smith with cylindrical polished-chrome planter trimmed with brass. Planter connects to cast tripod brass base with claw feet by Directoire style intersecting chrome rods with brass disc at intersecting points. In fine condition, some scratches to base, light marks to interior of planter, appears never to have had live plants inside...
Category

1980s Empire Vintage Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of 1970s Burnt Bamboo Round Cane Tops Side End Tables Stands MINT!
By Ficks Reed, Franco Albini, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of 1970s Burnt Bamboo Round Cane Tops Side End Tables Stands MINT!
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Chest by George Foo Company, Hong Kong. Circa 1960s
By George Zee and Co
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Chest by George Foo Company, Hong Kong. Circa 1960s Features a very intricate hand caved details with a very ornate...
Category

1960s Chinoiserie Vintage Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century China Trade Seascape with the Ship Avon at Anchor by Lai Fong
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century China Trade Seascape with the Ship Avon at Anchor, by Lai Fong (active: 1875 - 1905), circa 1890, an oil on canvas starboard side view of a square-rigged ship at anchor under furled sails, on placid water with low coastline visible in the background, unsigned. This is one of a series of three paintings by Lai Fong of the Avon offered here. The painting is finely painted in a thin coat on a thin canvas, as is typical with China Port paintings...
Category

1890s Chinese Export Antique Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Mid 20th Century Ming Style Rosewood Coffe Table with Protective Glass Top
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Mid 20th Century Ming Style Rosewood cocktail Table with protective Glass Top. Pristine vintage condition with very light signs of use. Measures 40" in width, 20" in d...
Category

Mid-20th Century Ming Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sculpture Lighting Batten and Kamp Minimalist
By Batten and Kamp
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Sculptural lighting by Batten and Kamp. made of acrylic tubes and brass. Working with 100-240V, Neon tube LED12W.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lámpara oriental
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Lámpara oriental Circa 1.960, realizada en cerámica esmaltada policromada, con tapa y base de madera.
Category

1960s Chinese Export Vintage Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Bakelite

Sweet Home, Coffee Table, Teak, Rattan, Hong Kong, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and rattan coffee table designed and produced by Sweet Home, Hong Kong, 1970s.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Designer China - the Fine Art of Ceramic Painting Made Simple
Located in Bradenton, FL
Designer China - the Fine Art of Ceramic Painting Made Simple by Lesley Harle with Susan Conder. Hardcover book with dustjacket. Stated first edition pu...
Category

1990s Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Paper

Arch Study Desk By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
inspired by the graceful curves of architectural arches, the arch bedside cabinet captures the essence of architectural beauty in a functional piece of furniture. with a captivating ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Bronze Smoked Gray Vide Poche
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze key holder or vide poche, marked from Hong Kong. Good quality craftsmanship. Measures: 5 1/8" Diameter x 1 1/2" Height  
Category

20th Century Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Smoked Gray Vide Poche
Bronze Smoked Gray Vide Poche
$320 Sale Price
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Sotheby's; Scholarly Works of Art, The Mary & George Bloch Collection, First Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's; Scholarly Works of Art from the Mary and George Bloch Collection, Hong Kong, October 2005. First edition Hardcover, 202 pp., 149 lots,...
Category

Early 2000s Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Paper

Apsara Carved Limestone Stele with Extremely Rare 'Oolitic silica', Wei Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The small dots apparent on the surface of this stone stele are indicative of an oolitic silica structure or oolites formed in what is known as "Oolitic chert." The same phenomenon can also be observed in the Tang Dynasty Limestone Stele at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. This formation occurs gradually over the course of thousands to several hundred thousand years within the soil or sea. Similar structures are commonly found in ancient fossils or arrowheads. Ancient peoples chose certain types of stones for tool-making, preferring materials that were easier to work with and could be sharpened effectively. This predilection is believed to be the reason why oolitic silica structures are frequently found in ancient arrowheads. The development of these oolitic silica structures is a very slow process involving the accumulation of siliceous layers around particulates. This phenomenon, where silica reacts with water to form layers around a nucleus, occurs under specific chemical and physical conditions. Typically, it takes thousands to hundreds of thousands of years for silica to gradually accumulate in layers through contact with moisture, a process that requires a precise harmony of many variables, including chemical conditions, temperature, pressure, pH, and biological activity. It is known that no other stele with such a silica structure has been identified to date, serving not only as evidence of its authenticity but also significantly enhancing the rarity of this piece. This stele appears to be a stone sculpture of an apsara, a celestial nymph from Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Despite its fragmentary state, the sculpture conveys grace and movement. The apsara is captured in a dynamic pose, perhaps once part of a larger tableau, playing a flute-like instrument. The black stand was made in Hong Kong at the time of the acquisition. Date : Northern Wei/Eastern Wei Dynasty(386~550) Size : 22cm (Height) x 16cm(diameter) Condition : Good (oolites dots on surface) Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) Sotheby's New York 20 March 2018 - Jingyatang Treasures Of Chinese Buddhist...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Han Antique Hong Kong Furniture

Materials

Stone, Limestone

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