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LOT 2237
Chinese Han Style Gilt Bronze Coiled Dragonesque Scroll Weight
20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
2 5/8 in. (367 grams, 66 mm).
Modelled in a dynamic coiled posture on a circular base from which fingers of water rise in response to the animal's muscular movements, its slender body with a dense covering of scales, its long and scaly tail curled upwards and its roaring mouth ajar, revealing a row of squared teeth and a protruding tongue, its eyes bulbous and large ears pricked.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s.
West Country, UK, collection.
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LOT 2237
Chinese Han Style Gilt Bronze Coiled Dragonesque Scroll Weight
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
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19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £9,000 - 12,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £4,850
Seated cross-legged in virasana on a semi-circular lotus flower dais, right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, the left resting on his lap, wearing a samghati adorned with floral motifs, his face with a meditative expression and with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows, aquiline nose, gentle smile, elongated earlobes, the hair in tight curls surmounted by a flame. 99.5 kg, 95 cm high
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The historical Buddha, Shakyamuni Buddha, (born Prince Siddhartha Gautama) was the founder of the Buddhist religion; he lived and taught in 6th century India. Born to a royal or aristocratic family of the Shakya kingdom, at age 29 he learned of the deep suffering experienced by the people of his land, causing him to relinquish his title and palace home and after six years of study, self-sacrifice and meditation, became an enlightened Buddha. Here, Buddha is shown seated in a yogic meditative posture, his right hand gesturing towards the Earth Goddess at the moment prior to his enlightenment. He displays many of the lakshanas, or auspicious marks of Buddhahood- the extended earlobes remind the viewer of his former princely status; three rings around the neck; urna formed from a curl of hair. -
Chinese Tang Ceramic Mounted Musician
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £4,500 - 6,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,400
On a rectangular base; the horse standing with painted harness, bridle and saddle detailing; the integral rider in loose coat and riding boots, wearing a floppy cap and playing a p'i-p'a (Chinese lute). 2.65 kg, 39 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1990s. West Country, UK, collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.13CM180321 from Laboratory Kotalla. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11366-192805. -
Chinese Ming Style Green Stone Bowl
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £56
With basal ring and flared rim. 112 grams, 12.5 cm wide
Acquired 1970s. West Country, UK, collection.
