Carved stone from China inspired mad bidding wars at Christie's this week. An ancient jade bracelet went for thirty times its estimate value and a bejeweled Bodhisattva carved from limestone sold to a new collector for almost a million dollars.
Month: March 2010
Carved jade and elaborate hair ornaments have been part of Chinese culture since the beginning of civilization - and they weren't just for women. Men wore some of the biggest and flashiest. This week, Christie's has some beautiful examples on the block.
Asian Week is in full swing in New York City. Here's a a taste of what's on view at Bonhams until tomorrow's sale.
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