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Rectangular with a shallow recess to the obverse containing a figural group: a single character to the right with right hand extended towards a standing facing figure and a second female figure behind. 6.35 kg, 30 x 30 cm



From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990-2000.

Comprising a slender double-edged blade with a raised midrib on both sides, a ribbed integral handle and an oval domed pommel. 462 grams, 37.5 cm



Ex private Wiltshire, UK, collection, previously with the Ma Gallery, Bath, UK.

Buddha depicted standing in a niche with an aureole behind him and a canopy above, his right hand making the abhaya mudra of reassurance and safety, and his left hand lowered in the varada mudra. 2.9 kg 31 x 14.5 cm



Ex Hong Kong gentleman's collection.

Standing on a hexagonal base with pointed shoes, dressed in an ankle-length robe tied at the waist; separate head with a conical cap. 1.45 kg, 41 cm



Ex Sotheby's, London, circa 1990s. London, UK, collection.

Modelled in the round throne scene with Buddha seated protected by a canopy of seven-headed naga, flanked by standing male and female figures with arms bent to accept offerings; tiered stand with stage below. 918 grams, 17 cm



Private collection, UK.

Comprising: figure in floor-length robe with vessel in his cupped left hand; similar figure supporting a platter on his left shoulder. 906 grams total, 22 -23.5 cm



Previously from a Hong Kong collection. Ex property of a London, UK, gentleman.

Piriform bodied with two loop handles and a trumpet-shaped mouth, upper body painted with zig-zag motifs and two medallions with hatched panels, a circumferential band of petals around the neck. 2.08 kg, 29.5 cm



Ex Hong Kong gentleman's collection.

Modelled in a half-kneeling pose with her hands resting on her lap, the hem of the long dress draped over her legs, head pulled into a high bun above her head. 370 grams, 15.1 cm



From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990-2000.

Comprising a horse standing erect with arched neck, hole to the centre of the back to accept an attachment pin; separate hollow-formed rider figure with painted facial detailing. 3.35 kg total, 38 cm high



Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.

Standing on a hexagonal base with pointed shoes, dressed in an ankle-length robe tied at the waist; separate head with a conical cap. 1.63 kg, 41 cm



Ex Sotheby's, London, circa 1990s. London, UK, collection.