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LOT 2300
Chinese Han Style Terracotta Mythical Beast Candle Holder
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. OR LATER
9 in. (1.39 kg, 23 cm long).
Hollow-formed figure in advancing pose with curved stub tail, head erect and mouth slightly open to reveal teeth, bristly mane and low-relief wings to the shoulders and hips; vent to upper back.
ProvenancePreviously from a Hong Kong collection.
Ex property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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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LOT 2300
Chinese Han Style Terracotta Mythical Beast Candle Holder
Sold for (Inc. bp): £293
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Chinese Han Style Terracotta Mythical Beast Candle Holder
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £293
Hollow-formed figure in advancing pose with curved stub tail, head erect and mouth slightly open to reveal teeth, bristly mane and low-relief wings to the shoulders and hips; vent to upper back. 1.39 kg, 23 cm long
Previously from a Hong Kong collection. Ex property of a London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Bronze Trinket Box with Guardian Lion
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
With carved lotus flower design to the base. lid with reserved advancing lion on a hatched field. 244 grams, 10.3 cm wide
From the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, UK, formed since the 1920s-circa 1990. Property of an Essex lady until the late 1990s; thence by descent. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
South East Asian Terracotta Mask
4th-3rd century B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Slightly curved trapezoid shape with two eye-holes and incised stylised facial details; pierced at the outer edges for attachment. 299 grams, 18.5 cm
Acquired on the Asian art market before 2000. Ex property of a UK gallery. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
