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LOT 1946
Chinese Neolithic Vessel
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER
5 7/8 in. (899 grams, 15 cm wide).
With square base developing to a circular body with carination and flared rim. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a North Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1990s.
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South East Asian Decorated Gold Ring
Circa 16th-17th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £715
With narrow hoop expanding to bulb at each shoulder, discoid bezel with applied beaded wire collar, lateral spurs and S-swirl to the centre; child's size hoop. 7.04 grams, 19.78 mm overall, 13.41 mm internal diameter
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Chinese Tang Ceramic Horse and Rider with Dog
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,250
Modelled in the round standing on a rectangular base, the animal's head bowed down and turned slightly left, shown with a long and immaculately-kept mane, short dressed tail, saddle cloth decorated with an 'animal skin' pattern and a harness adorned with pendants; the male rider seated in the saddle wearing a knee-length robe and riding boots, his arms positioned to hold reins (absent), a domestic dog perched on a covering behind him; semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing to both figures, the rider shown with a full beard and moustache, wearing a cap. 3.9 kg, 42 cm high
Acquired 1980s-1990s. Ex West Country collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no. C122f84 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11702-199228. -
Chinese Wei Terracotta Figure
Northern Wei, 386-534 A.D. or laterEstimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Standing female figure in cross-over jacket and floor-length robe, hands clasped to the chest inside her capacious sleeves; dorsal column. 1.2 kg, 30.5 cm
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
