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LOT 2258
Chinese Han Dynasty Rider
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. OR LATER
9 5/8 in. (983 grams, 24.5 cm).
Modelled in the round with integral saddle, painted detailing to face. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Hong Kong collection, 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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Chinese Terracotta Storage Jar
Neolithic Period, 3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Biconvex in profile with flared mouth, lateral strap handles at the equator. 1.27 kg, 23 cm
Ex 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. -
Chinese Tang White Ware Bowl
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £72
Shallow with stepped rim and central tondo, low foot. 250 grams, 15.8 cm
Ex 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. -
Chinese Qing Seated Stone Figure
Qing Dynasty, 1644-1911 A.D. or laterEstimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Seated on a lion-skin covered pedestal, wearing long robes and a tall jewelled crown, resting his left hand on a thick belt with buckle and right hand on his knee; elongated earlobes and serene expression with downcast eyes; neck repaired. 240 kg, 1.25 m
Ex K.C. collection, London, 1990-2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
The statue possibly depicts either bodhisattva Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, or bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. Both are often depicted sitting on a skin of lion, or on a lion, which represents their use of wisdom to control the mind.
