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LOT 2086
Chinese Ming Glazed Retainer Pair
MING DYNASTY, 1368-1644 A.D. OR LATER
13 - 13 1/4 in. (3 kg total, 33-34 cm).
Both standing on a rectangular base in a wide stance, wearing conical hats, boots and black cross-over robes tied at the waist with a red belt; separately modelled heads with delicately rendered faces; both showing one raised arm (one with hand absent) and the other held at the side covered by the voluminous sleeve; repaired. [2]
ProvenanceFrom a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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 2086
Chinese Ming Glazed Retainer Pair
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
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Chinese Ming Glazed Figure
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 A.D. or laterEstimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £44
Standing erect on a tiered square base, wearing a floor-length robe and with elaborately dressed hair, right hand at the waist supporting a wreath. 254 grams, 17 cm
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Chinese Wei Terracotta Buddha Brick
Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £182
Rectangular block with recess to obverse, Buddha standing on a dais, his robe draped with swags. 4.7 kg, 32.5 cm
Ex Hong Kong collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Chinese Tang Horse and Female Rider
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £111
Horse modelled standing on a rectangular plinth, painted detailing to the saddle and bridle; the rider with her hair tied up on a high bun, arms resting at the waist. 1.63 kg, 34 cm high
Ex J.C. collection, 1980s-1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.