Lot 1637. A large blue and white 'Dragon and Phoenix' bowl, Wanli period (1573-1619); 14 7/8 in. (37.7 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 18,000 . © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 The exterior is decorated on one side with a striding four-clawed dragon...
Lot 109. A rare wucai 'figures' ewer, Mark and period of Wanli (1573-1619); 19.9 cm, 7 3/4 in. Estimate 8,000,000 — 12,000,000 . Lot sold 1,125,000 HKD (129,672 EUR). Photo: Sotheby's 2016 the flattened pear-shaped body supported on a short slightly...
Lot 303. A blue and white figure of a daoist deity, Ming dynasty, Wanli period (1573-1619). Height 10 1/8 in., 25.7 cm. Estimate 15,000 — 20,000 USD. Lot sold 20,000 USD . Photo Sotheby's the bearded figure portrayed seated on a throne supported on...
An important and rare Imperial double-dragon carpet, Wanli period (1573-1619). Estimate $600,000 – $800,000. Price Realized $665,000 . Photo Christie’s Image Ltd 2014 the tan ground with two …
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Lot 1202. An unusual blue and white boy-form waterdropper, Wanli period (1573-1619) ; 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm.) high . Estimate USD 5,000 - USD 7,000. Price realised USD 10,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013 The waterdropper is modeled in the shape of a...
Lot 2927. A very rare wucai ‘ D ragon and prunus’ rectangular box and cover, W anli six-character mark in a line in underglaze blue within a double rectangle and of the period (1573-1619); 13 in. (33 cm.) long. Estimate HKD 4,000,000 - HKD 6,000,000 ....
Lot 41. A pair of blue and white ‘Cranes’ cups, Wanli period (1573-1619); 3 1/8 in. (8.8 cm.) diam . Estimate HKD 80,000 - HKD 120,000 (USD 10,242 - USD 15,363). © Christie's Images Ltd 2018 Each is inscribed to the base with an apocryphal Chenghua...
Lot 39. A rare blue and white two-handled 'Jesuit' jar, Wanli period (1573-1619); 9.8cm (3 7/8in) high. Estimate £4,000 - 6,000 ( €5,600 - 8,400). Sold for £ 5,000 (€ 5,710) . Photo Bonhams. The globular body decorated with two medallions comprising...
Lot 3092. A Ming imperial white jade circular 'dragon' plaque, Wanli period (1573-1619); 6 in. (15.5 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 500,000 (USD 38,494 - USD 64,157) . © Christie's Images Ltd 2019 The plaque is intricately carved and pierced...
Lot 3583. A large and rare Ming wucai seated figure of Shoulao, Wanli period (1573-1620); 15 1/2 in. (39.5 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 1,200,000 - HKD 1,800,000 . Price Realized HKD 980,000 . © Christie's Images Ltd 2011. The God of Longevity shown seated...
Lot 39. A rare blue and white two-handled 'Jesuit' jar, Wanli period (1573-1619); 9.8cm (3 7/8in) high. Estimate £4,000 - 6,000 ( €5,600 - 8,400). Sold for £ 5,000 (€ 5,710) . Photo Bonhams. The globular body decorated with two medallions comprising...
Lot 3610. A rare wucai 'Fish' cup, Mark and period of Wanli (1573-1620); 10.5 cm, 4 1/8 in. Estimate 600,000 — 800,000 HKD. Lot Sold 937,500 HKD ( 120,759 USD). Courtesy Sotheby's. the low rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to a gently...
Lot 36. A wucai 'Immortals' jar, Wanli six-character mark and of the period (1573-1620); 11.5cm (4 1/2in) high. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 ( € 3,500 - 5,800). © Bonhams 2001-2019 The bulbous body, probably the lower section of a double gourd vase, colorfully...
Three dragons are sitting among clouds above three mountains emerging from the ocean. The myth of the Three Sacred Mountains first appeared in the Warring States period (475-221BC) when the pursuit of immortality was very popular. Legend has it that ...
Lot 36. A wucai 'Immortals' jar, Wanli six-character mark and of the period (1573-1620); 11.5cm (4 1/2in) high. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 ( € 3,500 - 5,800). © Bonhams 2001-2019 The bulbous body, probably the lower section of a double gourd vase, colorfully...
A rare Ming blue and white model of a young man, Wanli period (1573-1619). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014. The figure is modelled wearing long robes tied at the waist decorated with horses and cranes, holding a ruyi sceptre in the right hand and a...
Lot 770. A rare and important 'blanc-de-chine' figure of Guanyin, by He Chaozong, Ming dynasty, Wanli period, dated 1619; 17 in., 43.2 cm. Estimate 80,000 — 120,000 USD. Lot sold 228,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. enthroned on a lotus petal base seated...
