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LOT 2257
Chinese Han Polychrome Terracotta Horse and Rider
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. OR LATER
11 3/8 in. (1.95 kg, 29 cm high).
Modelled in the round in static pose, the horse with head held erect, tail partly absent; integral robed rider with hollow hands to accept reins; painted detailing to robe and saddle; repaired.
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of H. Norry, 1980s-1990s.
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Chinese Large Tang Terracotta Courtly Lady
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Standing erect on a polygonal base, with elaborately dressed hair and blusher on her cheeks, dressed in a draped long pale green robe with red and ochre detailing, cloud slippers emerging from beneath the hem; arms raised within the sleeves exposing her delicate hands. 3.85 kg, 50.5 cm
From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s. Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis report no.47CM180321 from Laboratory Kotalla. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12457-226137. -
South East Asian Black Ware Jug with Bosses
Neolithic Period, 4th-3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising globular body, radiating bosses with low-relief segmentation and rouletting, slightly flared neck with loop handle. 759 grams, 16 cm
Acquired in the late 1940s. From an old central Asian collection. -
Chinese Sancai Tang Glazed Statuette
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or laterEstimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Hollow-formed standing figure in calf-length robes with hands laid flat on the hip and chest; glazed finish. 315 grams, 22.5 cm
From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
