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LOT 1980
Chinese Hardstone Amulet of Budai
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (13 grams, 35 mm).
Shown smiling with his large cloth sack next to him, his large stomach exposed; suspension loop to the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
FootnotesThe name 'Budai' means 'cloth sack', which he is usually depicted carrying. He is traditionally depicted as a fat, bald monk wearing a simple robe, and his jolly nature distinguishes him from most Buddhist masters or figures.
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Chinese Hardstone Amulet of Budai
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Shown smiling with his large cloth sack next to him, his large stomach exposed; suspension loop to the reverse. 13 grams, 35 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
The name 'Budai' means 'cloth sack', which he is usually depicted carrying. He is traditionally depicted as a fat, bald monk wearing a simple robe, and his jolly nature distinguishes him from most Buddhist masters or figures. -
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Chinese Porcelain Lidded Box with Bird
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Domed ceramic paint container with image to the lid of a bird perching on a rock in a landscape; the base repaired. 116 grams total, 17-79 mm
From a Hong Kong collection, 1990s. -
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Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Polo Player
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,420
The horse modelled in the round galloping with a polo player in the saddle, poised to swing a mallet; the horse and rider with semi-naturalistic detailing, polychrome motifs to their garments and saddle cloth; mounted on a custom-made display base. 6.45 kg total, 57 cm long including stand
Ex Cotswold, UK, collection, 1970-1990. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.09CM260619 from Laboratory Kotalla. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.203484.
