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LOT 2630
Chinese Han Hilltop Incense Burner
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D.
7 7/8 in. (1.54 kg, 20 cm wide).
Squat green-glazed drum-shaped body with three zoomorphic feet, circumferential rings with low-relief frieze of animals; domed lid with concentric rings of triangular peaks with profile advancing animals.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a deceased gentleman who worked for Bukowski & Sotherbys; acquired 1960s-1970s.
Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence report issued by Oxford Authentication, no.C125b40.
Accompanied by documentation regarding provenance.
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LOT 2630
Chinese Han Hilltop Incense Burner
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£125 (EUR 145; USD 169) +BP*
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Chinese Tang Terracotta Horse and Rider
Tang Dynasty, 618-906 A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Modelled in the round on a rectangular base, horse with integral saddlecloth and saddle, crupper and harness; rider sitting erect with belted riding coat, trousers and boots, cap and mantle to the head, arms bent and hands pierced to accept reins (absent); pigment to coat, cap, horse's harness and body. 1.92 kg, 32 cm high
From the collection of a deceased gentleman who worked for Bukowski & Sotherbys; acquired 1960s-1970s. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence report issued by Oxford Authentication, no.C125q17. -
Chinese Northern Wei Ceramic Female Attendant
Northern Wei, 386-534 A.D. or laterEstimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Modelled in a half-kneeling pose with her hands resting on her lap, the hem of the long dress draped over her legs, head pulled into a high bun above her head. 370 grams, 15.1 cm
From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990-2000. -
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Early 20th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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