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LOT 1675
Chinese Han Ceramic Animal Figure Group
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. OR LATER
3 3/4 - 4 3/4 in. (1 kg total, 9.5-12 cm).
Including a dragon, cattle and coiled serpent, all with stylised anatomical detailing. [4]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Large Chinese Tang Bronze 'Pagoda' Reliquary Stupa
Tang to Liao Dynasty, circa 907-1125 A.D. or laterEstimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,667
With three-tiered square and stepped base showing bodhi leaves, flaming jewels and foliage tendrils respectively, surmounted by a pierced frieze, each side depicting a seated Buddha flanked by standing figures and clouds; with triple pitched and hipped roof elements rising above pierced wall panels; all surmounted in turn by a column with five graduated discs affixed and terminating in a four-lobed lamniform element. 4.9 kg, 59 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1960s to early 1970s. ‘Buckingham Collection’, the late Nik Douglas (1944-2012), renowned author, curator and Asian art expert. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11988-210842. -
Chinese Han Style Coiled Bronze Pixiu
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Weight formed as a pixiu modelled in the round with three legs radiating from the body and the fourth gripping the rump. 606 grams, 91 mm
Ex West Country collection, UK, 1970-1990s. -
Chinese Song Terracotta Wall Tile
Song Dynasty, circa 960-1279 A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Circular recess with high-relief modelled figure of Mahākāla sitting cross-legged on a lotus dais, six arms holding various symbols. 5.4 kg, 28.5 cm wide
Ex Cotswold, UK, collection, 1970-1990.
