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LOT 1994
Chinese Blue and White Jar
15TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
7 5/8 in. (1.6 kg, 19.5 cm wide).
Glazed with carinated profile, deep shoulder and narrow raised rim, dense dark blue floral motifs and shallow foot.
ProvenanceEx Hong Kong collection, 1970-1990s.
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LOT 1994
Chinese Blue and White Jar
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Pair of Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Musicians
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,600
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. -
Sumatran Glass Elephant Bead
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Large bead with dragged and marvered trails. 185 grams, 55 mm
Acquired before 2000. Property of a Yorkshire, UK, collector. -
Thai Green-Glazed Elephant Figurine
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Modelled in the round with grey-green glaze. 132 grams, 73 mm
From 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.