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LOT 2207
Chinese Crystal Carved Snuff Bottle
19TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 in. (74 grams, 87 mm high).
Displaying a figural scene in relief, deep pick cabochon to lid.
ProvenanceProperty of a lady, from her grandfather's collection, 1960s-1970s; thence by decent.
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LOT 2207
Chinese Crystal Carved Snuff Bottle
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Chinese Han Style Bronze Dragon Weight
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Modelled seated and facing with out-splayed front paws, stylised facial features, beard and quiff to rear of head, undulating tail held along the beast's back, forming a loop for suspension; hollow-formed with void to base. 438 grams, 12 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-1990s. From a West Country collection. -
Chinese Neolithic Painted Ceramic Jar
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £293
Piriform bodied with a painted frieze of concentric roundels with hatched centres to the upper body; loop handles to the equator. 2 kg, 32 cm
Ex Bath, Avon, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Chinese Ming Glazed Ceramic Horse and Rider
Late Ming Dynasty, 17th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £167
Unglazed ceramic figure of horse and rider; the horse standing on a rectangular base with brown bridle and green harness; female rider in flared riding coat with right hand within a long sleeve held at the chest, left arm extended; with speckled effect across the surface; separate head. 2.6 kg, 35.5 cm high
Ex Cotswold, UK, collection, 1970-1990.