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LOT 2193
Chinese Northern Wei Terracotta Buddha Brick
NORTHERN WEI, 386-534 A.D. OR LATER
12 5/8 x 6in. (4.05 kg, 32 x 15 cm).
Buddha depicted seated in a niche with an aureole behind him, his hands crossed and held at his lap.
ProvenanceEx Hong Kong gentleman's collection.
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LOT 2193
Chinese Northern Wei Terracotta Buddha Brick
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£60 (EUR 70; USD 81) +BP*
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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. -
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 Tang Cream Ware Bowl
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or laterEstimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Wide cream-glazed bowl with everted rim and low foot, slashed decoration on the outer face. 380 grams, 16.5 cm
Ex Hong Kong gentleman's collection.
