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LOT 2024
Chinese MIng Blue and White Jar with Peonies
LATE MING DYNASTY, 1368-1644 A.D.
8 in. (1.8 kg, 20.2 cm high).
Biconvex in profile with low foot and neck, horizontal bands of dark blue floral motifs on a pale blue field.
ProvenanceFrom an important collection of terracotta pre 1988, London and Geneva.
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Large Chinese Ming Glazed Terracotta Figure
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £182
Figure standing wearing capacious jacket and voluminous trousers, holding a bowl to the chest; hexagonal-section tiered base; repaired. 2.6 kg, 47.5 cm high
From a North Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1990s. -
South East Asian Decorated Gold Ring
Circa 16th-17th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £715
With narrow hoop expanding to bulb at each shoulder, discoid bezel with applied beaded wire collar, lateral spurs and S-swirl to the centre; child's size hoop. 7.04 grams, 19.78 mm overall, 13.41 mm internal diameter
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Thai Gilt Bronze Standing Buddha Statue
Circa 19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Modelled in the round standing wearing paridhana robe and with bumpa vessel slung on a strap to the right shoulder. 1.77 kg, 33.2 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.