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LOT 1632
Chinese Han Ceramic Animal Figure Group
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. OR LATER
3 1/2 - 3 3/4 in. (950 grams total, 9-12 cm).
Including a mythical beast, a serpent and cattle animals modelled couchant; some remains of glazing. [4]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Chinese Han Ceramic Animal Figure Group
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £312
Including two animals and two serpents, each with stylised detailing. 844 grams total, 8.1-11 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Large Chinese Ming Green-Glazed Figure
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £351
Standing erect on a hexagonal socle base, wearing a floor-length robe and conical cap, the arms held before the body inside the sleeves supporting a scribe's brush-box. 2.5 kg, 46.3 cm high
Ex North Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1990s. -
South East Asian Gilt Bronze Ceremonial Mace Fitting
Circa 10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Hollow-formed with stepped median bands and floral boses, scooped foliate edges; tiered central 'spike' with surrounding petals and radiating hatched detailing. 419 grams, 11.8 cm
Acquired UK art market, 1980s-1990s. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman collector.
