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LOT 1540
Chinese Ming Figure Pair
LATE MING DYNASTY-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
8 7/8 - 9 in. (914 grams total, 22.5-23 cm).
A pair of glazed ceramic figures on domed bases; one a dancer in floor-length robe standing with right hand in the folds of the sleeve and left hand gathering folds of cloth; the other with a stringed instrument in the left hand. [2]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s.
West Country, UK, collection.
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LOT 1540
Chinese Ming Figure Pair
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Chinese Ming Figure Pair
Late Ming Dynasty-early Qing Dynasty, 16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
A pair of glazed polychrome ceramic figures standing robed with hair dressed in elaborate scalloped coiffures, each holding an offering and standing on a square tiered base. 447 grams total, 15.3-15.6 cm
Acquired 1970s. West Country, UK, collection. -
Chinese Wei Brick with Seated Buddha
Wei Dynasty, 534-550 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
A rectangular ceramic Buddha brick displaying a Buddha figure seated on a covered dais, arms and legs folded, aureole to rear of head. 2.9 kg, 30 x 14.5 cm
Acquired 1970-1990s. Ex Hong Kong collection. From a private West Country collection. -
Chinese Wei Buddha Brick
Wei Dynasty, 534-550 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
A rectangular ceramic brick displaying Buddha standing in a niche on a lotus flower base, his hands clasped to his chest, padmasana behind the head. 3.19 kg, 29 x 14 cm
Acquired 1970-1990s. Ex Hong Kong collection. From a private West Country collection.