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LOT 1600
Chinese Ming Green Horse and Attendant Pair
LATE MING DYNASTY-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
7 1/2 in. (1.98 kg total, 19 cm wide each).
A group of two glazed ceramic figurines, each a packhorse standing on a rectangular base with a robed attendant gripping the reins, one with rectangular case slung from the saddle, the other with large jars bound with rope. [2]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s.
West Country, UK, collection.
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LOT 1600
Chinese Ming Green Horse and Attendant Pair
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £200
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Chinese Ming Lady Group
Late Ming Dynasty-early Qing Dynasty, 16th-17th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
A group of three glazed ceramic figures comprising: standing female in blue robe holding a stringed instrument to her shoulder; similar standing female holding a gourd to her chest; similar standing female holding a lidded casket. 1.5 kg total, 23-24 cm
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