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Tag: Tang Dynasty

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  Fine Chinese Paintings and Works of Art

  Maitreya is a bodhisattva who, according to Buddhist beliefs, will return to Earth from the heavens when the Buddhist teachings are neglected. The promise of Maitreya's return and his ability to restore order inspired many to join religious movements dedicated to the bodhisattva in China around the Tang period. A…

  Sep 11, 20
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  Los Angeles Collection | Single Owner

  A gu vessel is a Chinese container that was used for wine or ritual offerings during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The tall and slim vessels have a flared and tapered base and a wider mouth. The high stem cups used during the Neolithic age were an inspiration for the…

  Sep 3, 20
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  Fine Vetted Historical Asian And Western Art

  In the upcoming Fine Vetted Historical Asian and Western Art auction, Madison Square Gallery Inc. will present a variety of categories with an emphasis on Asian and decorative art. A gilt bronze figure of Heruka Hayagriva is one of the featured lots. In Tibetan Buddhism, there are said to be eight ‘Wisdom…

  Sep 1, 20
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  Art Of Asia- From Antiquity To Present Day Auction

  During China’s Han dynasty period, funerary figures buried alongside tombs were believed to be necessary for a safe journey to the afterlife. The imperial Han court honored deceased military officials by giving them an elaborative funeral cortege along with these sculptures. The upcoming Art Of Asia- From Antiquity To Present…

  Jul 21, 20
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  Art of Asia- From Antiquity to Present Day

  From the first century BCE to the seventh century CE, the Gandhara region was a multicultural hub for commerce and art. Situated within present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan, artwork from this area was influenced by both Roman and Indian iconography. Several items from the Gandhara region are available in the upcoming…

  Apr 13, 20
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  Session 1 - New Year's Signature Estates Auction

  American painter and graphic artist Robert Rauschenberg’s paintings are shown in museums around the world. Mixed media paintings by the artist are vivid, abstract, and use different techniques to achieve various effects. Available on the first day of the upcoming New Year's Signature Estates Auction presented by Ahlers & Ogletree is…

  Jan 2, 20
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  Fine Asian Works Of Art & Painting

  Manjushri, the bodhisattva of great wisdom and insight, is an important religious and cultural figure. In Buddhism, Manjushri is worshipped as the “Meditational Deity.” A gilt-bronze sculpture of the Manjushri Bodhisatta will be highlighted in the upcoming Fine Asian Works Of Art & Painting Auction, presented by Golden State Auction…

  Dec 9, 19
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  Chinese Art from the Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Florence and Herbert Irving Gift

  In March 2015, renowned philanthropists Florence and Herbert Irving donated their vast collection of Asian works of art to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. In the years since, the museum has carefully sorted and chosen 300 lots from their prized Irving collection to sell, with the…

  Nov 29, 19
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  The Finest Watches, Jewelry, Art & Other Valuables

  Amidst the numerous brands of watches that have shaped contemporary accessories, only a handful are unique and sophisticated. Even fewer have been able to show the constant quality of signature style like Patek Philippe over the years. Celebrating Patek Philippe's timepieces is The Finest Watches, Jewelry, Art & Other Valuables…

  Oct 7, 19
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  Doyle at Home

  Successful interior design marries room functionality with beauty, and ideally provides a haven for inhabitants.  It also tells a story of the inhabitants through the placement and selection of objects. It is no wonder that harmonizing such designs can be a daunting task, but  Doyle’s September auction, Doyle at Home…

  Sep 13, 19
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  Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art

  One of eight auctions celebrating New York’s Asian Art Week, the Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art sale offered by Christie’s contains items that can only be described as masterpieces. Almost 300 available lots range in value from $1,200 to $3.5 million, covering categories as diverse as furniture, religious…

  Sep 8, 19
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  Masterpieces of Early Chinese Gold and Silver

  Christie’s Masterpieces of Early Chinese Gold and Silver auction is comprised of a golden collection of pieces from ancient China. Formed by Dr. Johan Carl Kempe, a prominent collector of Chinese art, the objects range in date from spring to autumn (late 6th-early 5th century BC) of the Qang period. …

  Sep 6, 19
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  Bodies of Infinite Light Featuring an Important Collection of Buddhist Figures Formerly in the Collection of the Chang Foundation

  Sotheby’s upcoming auction, Bodies of Infinite Light Featuring an Important Collection of Buddhist Figures Formerly in the Collection of the Chang Foundation contains pieces spanning the Northern and Southern dynasties to the Qing dynasty.   Of the 30 figures offered in the auction, 20 are from the Chang Foundation and were…

  Sep 4, 19