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LOT 2067
Burmese Green Stone Elephant Bead Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 - 1 3/8 in. (156 grams total, 33-35 mm).
Each modelled in the round with a collar, pierced longitudinally for suspension. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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Pair of Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Musicians
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
Two mounted musicians comprising: the horse standing on a rectangular base with painted harness, bridle and saddle detailing; the integral rider in loose coat and riding boots, wearing a floppy cap and playing a p'i-p'a (Chinese lute); the other similar, playing a ling-gu tambour held in the left hand. 5.35 kg total, 38.5 cm high each
Acquired 1990s. West Country, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of a thermoluminescence analysis report no.13CM180321 from Laboratory Kotalla for one of the figures. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11990-209554. -
Chinese Tang Glazed White Ware Jar with lid
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Piriform in profile with broad mouth and rolled rim, cream glaze; discoid lid with knop handle. 2.84 kg, 32 cm including lid
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. -
Chinese Song Tile with Buddha
Song Dynasty, 960-1279 A.D. or laterEstimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Square in plan with recessed bowl, figure modelled in the half-round of Buddha sitting on a raised throne with various attributes in his six hands. 4.7 kg, 28.5 cm
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
