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LOT 2173
Chinese Northern Wei Terracotta Buddha Brick with Pigment
NORTHERN WEI, 386-534 A.D. OR LATER
13 x 6 1/2 in. (4.05 kg, 33 x 16.5 cm).
Buddha depicted seated in a niche, his right hand making the abhaya mudra of reassurance and safety, and his left hand lowered in the varada mudra.
ProvenanceEx Hong Kong gentleman's collection.
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LOT 2173
Chinese Northern Wei Terracotta Buddha Brick with Pigment
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£90 (EUR 104; USD 122) +BP*
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Chinese Han Style Terracotta Horse and Rider
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £44
Modelled in the round on a rectangular base, horse with integral saddlecloth and saddle, crupper, bridle and harness, rider with riding coat and boots; head with cap modelled separately. 3 kg total, 34 cm
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Chinese Northern Wei Terracotta Buddha Brick
Northern Wei, 386-534 A.D. or laterEstimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Buddha depicted standing in a niche with an aureole behind him and a canopy above, his right hand making the abhaya mudra of reassurance and safety, and his left hand lowered in the varada mudra. 2.9 kg 31 x 14.5 cm
Ex Hong Kong gentleman's collection. -
Thai or Cambodian Bronze Seated Buddha with Attendants
13th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £160
Modelled in the round throne scene with Buddha seated protected by a canopy of seven-headed naga, flanked by standing male and female figures with arms bent to accept offerings; tiered stand with stage below. 918 grams, 17 cm
Private collection, UK.
