Habsburg 2023 Qatar Royal Art Treasures Auction - Miscellaneous Collection Selection
 

The Bronze Sword of the Warring States Period - Family Tradition of the Sun Family in Jinglin

Ming Xuande Bronze Gilded Shakyamuni Buddha Statue Ornament

Da Ming Yongle Gilded Guanyin Buddha Statue

Collection Description: The Gilded Buddha Collection comes from a noble family in Florida, USA. It was purchased at a high price by a famous Chinese American collector from the Ancient Moon Tower in California in 2001 and has been collected and sold ever since.
 

Fan Dasheng Purple Clay Pot

Glass Meteorite

Qing Qianlong Shoushan Stone Flower and Fruit Mountain Visiting Friends Landscape Decoration

Collection Description: Shoushan Stone is one of the traditional famous stones in China. This work uses Shoushan Tian Huangshi material and was finely carved by Master Yuxuan of the Imperial Household Department in the ninth year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty. It is 109cm high, 58cm wide, and weighs 132350 grams. Shoushan Stone has a rich and diverse appearance, but Tianhuang Stone is precious for its unique and bright colors. The decoration is based on the famous Huaguo Mountain in China (Journey to the West), which is the hometown of Sun Wukong, the Great Sage of Qi Tian. The Huaguo Mountain is exquisitely carved, with caves inside. There are stone pots, stone stoves, stone bowls, stone pots, stone beds, stone benches, and a central stone tablet engraved with the words "Huaguo Mountain is a rich land, while Shuilian Cave is a cave in the sky." Sun Wukong and the Great Divine Master form brothers and claim to be kings. These mountains are the ancestral veins of the Ten Continents, the dragon from the Three Islands, and a blessed land on earth. And its carving techniques are skilled, delicate, beautiful in shape, and shiny, making it a rare and timeless treasure in the palace collection.
 

Qing Qianlong's gilded and gemstone inlaid statue of the venerable Buddha Mother with three faces and eight arms

Collection Description: Three Faced and Eight Armed Samantabhadra, made by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty in the 36th year. It is 50cm tall and 38cm wide. The Three Faced and Eight Armed Samantabhadra is a three sided and eight armed Samantabhadra, transformed from Shakyamuni Buddha and the Supreme Summit. It is a combination of Samantabhadra Buddha, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, and Vajrayana Bodhisattva, embodying unparalleled wisdom, compassion, and surrender. It is a perfect and noble Samantabhadra. This Buddha statue is made of copper gilded gold, with a smooth surface and finely carved patterns. It is adorned with a network of gemstones and is magnificent in the summer. It is robust and round, smooth and full, with a compassionate expression. It is the most beloved guardian deity in the world.
 

Qing Qianlong Enamel Flower Pattern Flare Bottle (Pair)

Collection Description: Porcelain is one of the representatives of traditional Chinese handicrafts, and its unique texture and exquisite craftsmanship make people amazed. The texture of this porcelain is one of its most attractive features, as it has a delicate and smooth texture that makes it irresistible to temptation. At the same time, the incredibly dazzling colors make people feel that they are so pure and beautiful. The carving techniques on porcelain are very exquisite, making people feel that they are so vivid and have artistic value. The patterns on porcelain are very meticulous, and they can depict various details, making people feel that they are so delicate and beautiful.
 

Mingfeng

Collection Description: Lei Zaili (1925-2013) is a descendant of the Lei family. His ancestor, Lei Renlong, once served as a diplomat in the United States. This qin has been passed down in an orderly manner to this day. The current collector Lei Hong (the second son of Lei Zaili) said that this qin is one of the must-have high-quality items collected by Emperor Taizu (Lei Renlong), and loved by all qin lovers. Inscription in the abdomen: In the second year of the Gande reign, Ouyang Xiuzhuo was passed down in an orderly and well preserved manner. The ancient qin was a good friend to Ouyang Xiu and also a good tool for health preservation.
 

Ziwen Lingyan

Emperor Qianlong used Tianhuang (the treasure of the emperor)

Collection Description: This piece is made of high-quality Tianhuang material, with a unique shape of the Chi Dragon. The carving is sharp and neat, and the overall quality is extremely high. The carving is delicate and the lines are concise and smooth, and the shape is vivid and unique. The print itself is engraved with the Chinese and Manchu characters of the treasures of the emperor used by Emperor Qianlong. It is a masterpiece of Tianhuang Imperial Seal loved by Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty.
 

Qianlong Tianhuang Divine Beast Seal

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