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LOT 1544
Chinese Neolithic Leather-Look Jar
3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
7 1/4 in. (1.04 kg, 18.5 cm high).
An unglazed ceramic rounded vase with flared rim and 'leather' texture to the body. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1990s.
Ex West Country collection.
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Chinese Wei Dander Brick
Wei Dynasty, 534-550 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
A rectangular ceramic brick displaying a polychrome dancing figure within a shaped niche. 3.7 kg, 32 cm
Acquired 1970-1990s. Ex Hong Kong collection. From a private West Country collection. -
Chinese Han Style Gilt Scroll Weight
20th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
A gilt copper-alloy weight displaying a pair of grappling sinuous beasts with leonine heads, dragonesque claws and fish-like scales, waves lapping beneath them, discoid base. 450 grams, 74 mm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-1990s. From a private West Country collection. -
Chinese Tang Horse and Rider
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £520
A ceramic horse and rider figure modelled in the round, the horse standing on a rectangular base, its stocky neck arched, head held facing down, tail resting between hindlegs, semi-naturalistic detailing to the head and mane, wearing a harness, saddle cloth and saddle; male rider modelled with the right arm held at eye level, the left held at chest height in front of the body, semi-naturalistic facial detailing, wearing a head covering; remains of polychrome pigmentation. 1.93 kg, 34 cm high
Acquired on the UK art market, circa 2001. UK private collection.
