What: Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of ArtWhere: Bonhams, Suite 2001, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong KongWhen: May 28, 2:00 PM HKTPublic Viewing: May 24 - May 27, 10:00 - 19:00 HKT; May 28, 10:00 - 13:00 HKTTop Lots at the Sale:— «A magnificent pair of Imperial gilt-lacquered zitan-veneered 'Farming and Weaving' display cabinets,» Jiaqing/Daoguang. Each cabinet with the top section divided into open compartments of various form, size and height. Measured at 182cmx87.6cmx38cm (71 5/8inx34 1/2inx15in) (2). Featured at lot 148. Estimate on Request.— «A superb Imperial zitan waisted corner-leg table,» Qianlong/Jiaqing. The wide rectangular frame carved around sides with a hui-character border, above a narrow waist carved in relief with conjoined panels of bats. Measured at 171.4cm (67 1/2in) longx85.2cm (33 1/2in) highx43.8cm (17 1/4in) deep. Featured at lot 123. Estimate: 450,000 USD - 570,000 USD.— «A magnificent and extremely rare jadeite 'longevity' boulder,» Qianlong/Jiaqing. Masterfully carved in varying levels of relief with Shoulao holding a long lingzhi stem. Measured at 17.3cm (6 3/4in) wide (3). Featured at lot 146. Estimate: 450,000 USD - 570,000 USD.— «An exceptional Imperial spinach-green jade 'ram's head' water dropper and cover,» Qianlong. The quatrefoil vessel deftly carved with a ram's head to one side. Measured at 11cm (4 1/3in) wide. (3). Featured at lot 159. Estimate: 360,000 USD - 430,000 USD.— «An exceptionally rare pair of gilt-bronze figures of Virupaksa, Western Guardian and Virudhaka, Southern Guardian,» Ming Dynasty. Each figure finely cast and seated in lalitasana on a double-lotus base. Measured at each 25cm (9 7/8in) high. (4). Featured at lot 137. Estimate: 320,000 USD - 450,000 USD.— «An exceptionally rare white jade mythical bird carving,» Han Dynasty. Skilfully carved in the form of a single-horned bird, probably a jiu, with a short incurved beak, the head turned back feeding its young carved in high relief on its back. Measured at 5.5cm (2 1/6in) long. Featured at lot 107. Estimate: 320,000 USD - 450,000 USD.— «A very rare and large pale green and russet jade 'longevity' boulder,» 17th/18th century. Superbly and meticulously carved in the form of a mountainous landscape in multiple layers of relief enclosing a standing deer and a recumbent doe on an inclined craggy rockwork. Measured at 17.8cm (7in) long (3). Featured at lot 147. Estimate: 250,000 USD - 380,000 USD.— «A very fine Imperial white jade carved 'peach' waterpot,» Qianlong. Superbly carved with thin sides in the form of a peach growing from a realistic gnarled branch with clusters of leaves extending across the tip of the peach forming a spout sectioned by a flying bat. Measured at 10cm (4in) long. (2). Featured at lot 155. Estimate: 230,000 USD - 310,000 USD.For details, visit: https://www.bonhams.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more