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LOT 2464
Chinese Gilt Blue and White Painted Porcelain Cup Group
LATE 18TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 in. (227 grams total, 80 mm wide each).
Comprising two squat bowls with basal ring and gilded undulating rim, landscape scenes to outer face and centre; accompanied by a contemporary English made copy imitating the Chinese originals, circa 1775. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, UK, formed since the 1920s-circa 1990.
Property of an Essex lady until the late 1990s; thence by descent.
From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s.
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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LOT 2464
Chinese Gilt Blue and White Painted Porcelain Cup Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
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Chinese Song Green Glazed Dish
Song Dynasty, 960-1279 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Patella-shaped with central tondo, rolled rim and shallow foot; remains of green glaze. 192 grams, 15.5 cm wide
Ex West Country collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Bronze Head of Buddha
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Hollow-formed with tightly curled hair and urna to the brow; supplied with a display stand. 1 kg total, 15 cm high including stand
From the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, UK, formed since the 1920s-circa 1990. Property of an Essex lady until the late 1990s; thence by descent. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Chinese Song Terracotta Tile with Budai
Song Dynasty, 960-1279 A.D. or laterEstimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Depicting the monk Budai in high-relief, seated on the floor in a relaxed pose, his robe falling down from his left shoulder. 1.49 kg, 20.5 cm
From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Budai was a 10th century monk, known for his laughing face and round stomach, and was named after the cloth sack that he carries under his arm. Buddhists believe him to be the incarnation of Maitreya, the future Buddha, who helps common people in the mortal world.
