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LOT 2173
Chinese Han Style Bronze Weight
20TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/4 in. (447 grams, 10.9 cm).
In the form of a chimera, with a tortoise-like shell, dragonesque head and claws and flaming tail; hollow-formed.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-1990s.
From a West Country collection.
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LOT 2173
Chinese Han Style Bronze Weight
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
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19th century A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
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Acquired 1990s. Ex French collection. -
Chinese Ming Ceramic Provincial Charger
Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
With hand-painted decoration including chop-seals and landscape vignettes. 1.6 kg, 36 cm wide
Acquired early 2000s. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Chinese Ordos Bronze Animal Mount
6th-2nd century B.C. or laterEstimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Formed as a standing horse, its head facing downwards; some remaining detailing to the body and tail; two mounting lugs to the reverse. 75 grams, 86 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
