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LOT 1551
Chinese Ordos Style Dragon Belt Distributor
19TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 in. (162 grams, 88 mm wide).
A copper-alloy belt fitting featuring an openwork discoid design composed of four entwined dragons with snake-like bodies, each resting its head on a circular frame adjacent to a D-shaped attachment lug, interlace design to the body and anatomical detailing to the beasts.
ProvenanceAcquired before the early 1970s.
Ex London, UK, gallery.
Property of a London gentleman.
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LOT 1551
Chinese Ordos Style Dragon Belt Distributor
Sold for (Inc. bp): £377
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Chinese Han Gilded Bronze and Jade Beaker
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C-220 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £23,400
A gilt bronze and Khotain moonstone quality jade beaker composed of a slender U-shaped body, bulbous stem and discoid foot, the applied handle formed as the head, neck and legs of a mythical bird, likely a fenghuang, with detailing to the creature's feathers, face, beak and limbs, body formed as the handle loop, wings carved in relief in the jade; the jade vessel body carved in relief with neat rows of volute scrolls, stylised petals in relief around the lower body and foot; some restoration. 709 grams, 14.5 cm high
Acquired from Dandelion Fine Arts, Hollywood Road, Hong Kong, 1970s. Ex Prof. David Anderson collection. UK private collection, circa 2010. Accompanied by a copy of metallurgic analytical results, written by Metallurgist Dr Peter Northover (ex Department of Materials, Materials Science-Based Archaeology Group & Department of Materials, University of Oxford). This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11707-198358.
Khotain jade was available between the years 69 B.C. and 101 A.D. as a result of a military treaty. It was sourced from the White Jade River. This object is believed to be produced for a notable client. The object's original patina, prior to restoration, suggested that the vessel was part of a ritual which involved exposure to intense heat. -
Chinese Wei Buddha Brick
Wei Dynasty, 534-550 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
A rectangular ceramic brick with central recess displaying Buddha in high-relief seated cross-legged on a lotus flower base beneath a canopy, his hands held in the varada mudra of charity and compassion. 5.6 kg, 35.5 x 17cm
Acquired 1970-1990s. Ex Hong Kong collection. From a private West Country collection. -
Large Chinese Tang Prancing Horse
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,600
A large ceramic horse modelled prancing on an integral rectangular base; naturalistic execution with head facing downwards and slightly to the animal's left, expressive eyes and mouth held open exposing two rows of teeth; ornately caparisoned, saddle and saddle cloth with delicate foliate motif; remains of polychrome pigmentation. 13.2 kg, 58 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-1990s. From a private West Country collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122g62 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11519-195277.
