# hkd (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover hkd. Page: Feed: --- ## [A rare gilt-bronze ‘twin bird’ sleeve weight, Tang dynasty](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/a-rare-gilt-bronze-twin-bird-sleeve-weight-tang-dynasty.html) _2026-08-21 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Lot 9811. A rare gilt-bronze ‘twin bird’ sleeve weight, Tang dynasty, 7th-8th century; 7.6 cm. Lot Sold 4,096,000 HKD (Estimate 1,500,000 - 3,000,000 HKD) © Sotheby's 2026 Provenance: Collection of W.W. Winkworth (1897–1991), London. Collection of Giovanni... ## [An exquisite parcel-gilt silver 'squirrel and grape' melon-form box and cover, Tang dynasty](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/lot-9809-an-exquisite-parcel-gilt-silver-squirrel-and-grape-melon-form-box-and-cover-tang-dynasty) _2026-08-21 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Lot 9809. An exquisite parcel-gilt silver 'squirrel and grape' melon-form box and cover, Tang dynasty, 7th - 8th century; h. 8 cm. Lot Sold 4,096,000 HKD (Estimate 1,500,000 - 3,000,000 HKD) © Sotheby's 2026 the base incised through the gilding with a... ## [Openwork Gilt bronze Ornamental Plaque with Dragon and Lotus Motifs, Tang Dynasty (618-907)](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/openwork-gilt-bronze-ornamental-plaque-with-dragon-and-lotus-motifs-tang-dynasty-618-907.html) _2026-08-21 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Openwork Gilt bronze Ornamental Plaque with Dragon and Lotus Motifs, Tang Dynasty (618-907) ## [Gerrit van Honthorst, A Boy Blowing on a Firebrand, 1621–22](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/gerrit-van-honthorst-a-boy-blowing-on-a-firebrand-1621-22.html) _2026-08-21 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Gerrit van Honthorst (Dutch, 1592–1656), A Boy Blowing on a Firebrand, 1621–22. Oil on canvas, 75.5 × 64.5 cm. Framed: 100.7 × 88.6 × 5.4 cm. Purchased with funds provided by the Old Masters Society, Julius Lewis and the Rhoades Foundation, Patrick G.... ## [Bronze Fangding, Western Zhou Dynasty](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/bronze-fangding-western-zhou-dynasty.html) _2026-08-21 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Bronze Fangding, Western Zhou Dynasty, 11th Century BCE. Unearthed from Qicun in Fufeng, Shaanxi Province. Collection of Fufeng County Museum, Baoji City. ## [Bronze shafthole axe (yue) head, Early to Mid Western Zhou Dynasty, c. 11th to 9th century B.C.E.](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/bronze-shafthole-axe-yue-head-early-to-mid-western-zhou-dynasty-c.11th-to-9th-century-b.c.e.html) _2026-08-21 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Bronze shafthole axe (yue) head with deity design, Early to Mid Western Zhou Dynasty, c. 11th to 9th century B.C.E. 24 cm (length) × 16.6 cm (width) × 0.7 (thickness) × 3.7 cm (hole diameter) © National Palace Museum, Taïwan This bronze axe, decorated... ## [Bronze shaft-hole (yue) axe, Early Western Zhou dynasty](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/bronze-shaft-hole-yue-axe-early-western-zhou-dynasty.html) _2026-08-21 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Bronze shaft-hole (yue) axe with deity and tiger head designs, Early Western Zhou dynasty, ca. 1046. Length 21.3cm Width 16.5cm Thickness 0.5cm Hole diameter 4.1cm © National Palace Museum, Taïwan Semi-circular axes emerged in the Western Zhou dynasty.... ## [Ceremonial Weapon Ax, Western Zhou period (approx. 1050-771 BCE)](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/ceremonial-weapon-ax-western-zhou-period-approx.1050-771-bce.html) _2026-08-21 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Ceremonial Weapon Ax, Western Zhou period (approx. 1050-771 BCE). Bronze; Smooth silvery green patina. H. 17.14 x W. 11,43 cm. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60B1065. © 2026 Asian Art Museum ## [Hache de cérémonie en bronze (Yue 钺), dynastie des Zhou occidentaux (environ 1046 à 771 av. J.-C.).](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/hache-de-ceremonie-en-bronze-yue-dynastie-des-zhou-occidentaux-environ-1046-a-771-av.j.c.html) _2026-08-21 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Hache de cérémonie en bronze (Yue 钺), dynastie des Zhou occidentaux (environ 1046 à 771 av. J.-C.). Actuellement conservée au Musée de Zoucheng, Province de Shandong. Contrairement aux haches de combat traditionnelles, elle adopte une forme de crochet... ## [The Yangling Hufu, Qin dynasty](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/the-yangling-hufu-qin-dynasty.html) _2026-08-20 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Lot 9808. The Yangling Hufu, an exceedingly important and rare gold-inlaid bronze tiger tally, Qin dynasty; 9.8 cm. Lot Sold 10,240,000 HKD (Estimate 8,000,000 - 16,000,000 HKD) Provenance: Collection of Professor D.M.S. Watson (1886–1973), sold in 1965... ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ktpk1t90HjDl) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [A superb marble stone fragment of an elephant head, Tang dynasty](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/a-superb-marble-stone-fragment-of-an-elephant-head-tang-dynasty.html) _2026-08-20 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Lot 9807. A superb marble stone fragment of an elephant head, Tang dynasty; h. 17.1 cm. Lot Sold 3,712,000 HKD (Estimate 2,000,000 - 4,000,000 HKD) © Sotheby's 2026 Provenance: Frank Caro, successor to C.T. Loo, New York, circa 1959. Collection of Stephen... ## ['Orientalism: Between Fact and Fantasy' at The Met](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/orientalism-between-fact-and-fantasy-at-the-met.html) _2026-08-20 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ NEW YORK - The word Orient is derived from the Latin Oriens, which means the direction of the rising sun—the east. Orientalism: Between Fact and Fantasy explores notions of “the East” in the 19th century, when globalism, shaped by colonialism and imperialism,... ## [Plat dionysiaque en argent doré de Beitan, époque romaine orientale (IVe au VIe siècle après J.-C.)](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/plat-dionysiaque-en-argent-dore-de-beitan-epoque-romaine-orientale-ive-au-vie-siecle-apres-j.c.html) _2026-08-20 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Plat dionysiaque en argent doré de Beitan, époque romaine orientale (IVe au VIe siècle après J.-C.); 31 cm diam., 3,18 kg. Découvert en 1988 dans la province du Gansu en Chine. Vlassé comme trésor national protégé, il est actuellement conservé au Musée... ## [Plat en or de la dynastie des Wei du Nord (386–534)](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/plat-en-or-de-la-dynastie-des-wei-du-nord-386-534.html) _2026-08-20 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Plat en or de la dynastie des Wei du Nord (386–534), orné de figures de la mythologie grecque (le dieu Dionysos, le héros Héraclès et un centaure sur un char) au sein de rinceaux de vigne. Découvert à Datong (ancienne Pingcheng), il est actuellement conservé... ## [Garniture et plaque de boucle de ceinture en bronze doré, dynastie des Jin de l'Ouest (265–316)](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/garniture-et-plaque-de-boucle-de-ceinture-en-bronze-dore-dynastie-des-jin-de-l-ouest-265-316.html) _2026-08-20 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Garniture de ceinture en bronze doré, dynastie des Jin de l'Ouest (265–316), ornée de motifs de phénix ou d'oiseaux ajourés. Plaque de boucle de ceinture en bronze doré ajouré, dynastie des Jin de l'Ouest (266–316) à décor de dragon, de phénix (fenghuang)... ## [Bijoux de la sépulture de Dame Han Farong, dynastie des Wei du nord](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/bijoux-de-la-sepulture-de-dame-han-farong-dynastie-des-wei-du-nord.html) _2026-08-20 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Paire de boucles d'oreilles en or datant de la dynastie des Wei du Nord (386-534), découvertes à côté du crâne de Farong, dans la ville de Datong (Chine), en 2011. Photo © Chinese Cultural Relics Les grosses pierres précieuses visibles au bas de l'image... ## [Epingle à cheveux, Chai (钗) à décor de perroquets ou de phénix, dynastie Tang (618–907)](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/epingle-a-cheveux-chai-a-decor-de-perroquets-ou-de-phenix-dynastie-tang-618-907.html) _2026-08-20 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Epingle à cheveux, Chai (钗) à décor de perroquets ou de phénix, dynastie Tang (618–907). Àrgent doré ou or martelé. ## [Moule en bronze pour monnaie, dynastie Xin (Ier siècle de notre ère)](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/moule-en-bronze-pour-monnaie-dynastie-xin-ier-siecle-de-notre-ere.html) _2026-08-18 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Moule en bronze pour monnaie (huòbù tóng fàn), dynastie Xin (Ier siècle de notre ère) © Musée national de Chine. Ce type de matrice en bronze servait à couler de la monnaie de type « bêche » (appelée Huobu / 货布). La monnaie coulée prenait la forme distinctive... ## [A large gold and silver inlaid-bronze garment hook, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period](https://www.alaintruong.com/2026/08/a-large-gold-and-silver-inlaid-bronze-garment-hook-eastern-zhou-dynasty-warring-states-period.html) _2026-08-17 · Alain Truong · Alain.R.Truong_ Lot 9806. Property from the Mineo Hata Collection. A large gold and silver inlaid-bronze garment hook, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period; 18.3 cm, Japanese wood box. Lot Sold 409,600 HKD (Estimate 50,000 - 100,000 HKD) © Sotheby's 2026 Exhibited:...