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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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Elongated piriform body with fluted panels to the chest and flanks, white and red pigment, square socket between the shoulders; possibly with some restoration. 6.4 kg, 43.5 cm
Ex Cotswold, UK, collection, 1970-1990. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C123n49 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11958-209560. -
South East Asian Peranakan Silver Wedding Pillow Bolster Plate
Early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Of scalloped octagonal form with openwork floral ornament, incorporating a pierced band to the rim allowing mounting via threads to the pillow or bolster end-face; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 31 grams, 12 cm wide (111 grams total, 20 cm high including stand)
From Malaysia or Singapore. Acquired on the Singapore art market in 2002. Property of a Kent lady collector. -
South East Asian Bronze Kohl Pot with Bells
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £14
Oblate central chamber with trumpet-shaped neck and mouth, four radiating legs each with a spur at the engle, four interstitial flower-shaped arms with nop to the angle and rumbler-bell finial; possibly for liturgical use. 283 grams, 10.5 cm high
Acquired 1980s-1990s. From the private collection of H.N., Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, UK.
