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LOT 2145
Archaic Chinese Style Bronze Vessel
20TH CENTURY A.D.
13 1/4 in. (3 kg, 35 cm high).
With flared base, bulbous body and flared neck, circumferential band to the equator, taotie mask to each shoulder with suspension ring, domed lid with stylised dragons; after the antique.
ProvenanceAcquired from the London art market in the 2000s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Bowl with Figures and Calligraphy
Late 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Carinated and decorated with figures and panels of calligraphy between geometric bands. 1 kg, 20.2 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 2000s. Property of a Suffolk gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Bactrian Style Alabaster Vessel
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Square in plan with rounded corners, upper face developing to a circular mouth with everted rim. 3.95 kg, 15.5 cm high
From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Silver Merchant's Ring with Monogram
15th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
With fluted shoulders and scooped edges to the bezel, pointillé border and Greek monogram of a cross with 'MHNλ' finials. 6.72 grams, 21.82 mm overall, 18.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2 , USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the collection of the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.