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LOT 2040
Chinese Neolithic Terracotta Jar
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
11 3/8 in. (2.1 kg, 29 cm high).
With everted neck and rim, rectangular-section loop handles, painted circles with reserved pellets and crosses between plain bands and swags, band and pendants to the inner rim.
ProvenanceFrom a West Country, UK, collection, formed in the 1990s.
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LOT 2040
Chinese Neolithic Terracotta Jar
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
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Pair of Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Musicians
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,600
Two mounted musicians comprising: the horse standing on a rectangular base with painted harness, bridle and saddle detailing; the integral rider in loose coat and riding boots, wearing a floppy cap and playing a p'i-p'a (Chinese lute); the other similar, playing a ling-gu tambour held in the left hand. 5.35 kg total, 38.5 cm high each
Acquired 1990s. West Country, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of a thermoluminescence analysis report no.13CM180321 from Laboratory Kotalla for one of the figures. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11990-209554. -
Thai Green-Glazed Elephant Figurine
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Modelled in the round with grey-green glaze. 132 grams, 73 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Chinese Polished Green Stone Tool Collection
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising: a gouge with rounded cutting edge, axehead with pierced butt and spearhead with recessed neck. 880 grams total, 11.2 - 19.5 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
