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LOT 2152
Chinese Mottled Green Jade Bowl
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
4 5/8 in. (147 grams, 12 cm diameter).
With hemispherical body, everted rim and shallow foot.
ProvenanceEx the late Sir Roger Moss OBE collection.
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Chinese Han Ceramic Tripod Vessel
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Piriform bodied with two opposed Tao Tie, each holding a free-running ring in its mouth, further decorated with a shallow incised dragon to one face and a figure holding a cup on the other, together with an inscription in Chinese; tripod feet formed as squatting animals; restoration to the rings and feet. 3.8 kg, 35.5 cm high
with Galerie Golconda May 2006. Ex private collection, London, UK. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence report no.11270306 from Laboratory Ralf Kotalla dated 5 May 2006.
Dragons in ancient Chinese art could be religious symbols, representatives of clans and creatures linking man to the spirit world. The Tao Tie often evoked mystery and beauty. -
Chinese Ming Ceramic Provincial Charger
Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
With hand-painted decoration including chop-seals and landscape vignettes. 1.6 kg, 36 cm wide
Acquired early 2000s. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Large Chinese Ceramic Jar with Lotus Petals
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £194
In Han style with rolled rim to the mouth, bulbous shoulder and broad base; fine detailing in original pigments including a band of meander pattern to the shoulder and stylised lion(?) and dragon to the body, lotus petals to the base. 7.4 kg, 44.5 cm
Fair condition. Very rare.
Ex West Country collection, Bath, Somerset, UK, 1970-2000s.
