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LOT 1998
Chinese Painted Neolithic Jar
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
12 1/4 in. (2.6 kg, 31 cm).
With piriform body, waisted neck, everted rim and integral rectangular-section loop handles, circumferential bands of painted geometric motifs of hatched circles, zigzags and chevrons; rim chipped.
ProvenanceEx West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
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Chinese Wei Terracotta Brick
Northern Wei, 386-534 A.D. or laterEstimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Rectangular in plan with recessed canopied doorway, seated figure of Buddha modelled in the half-round; some pigment remaining. 3.9 kg, 33.5 cm
Ex Hong Kong collection, 1980-1990. -
South East Asian Gold Ring with Inscription
Circa 8th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Drum-shaped bezel with flange base, incised scroll to the upper face and calligraphic text. 6.73 grams, 20.29 mm overall, 14.45 x 12.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Chinese Warring States Caparisoned Horse
Warring States Period, 475-221 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
With head raised, mouth open and ears pricked; integrally modelled saddle, caparison, bridle and plume; band of piriform bells to the chest; much pigment remaining; restored. 2.3 kg, 34.5 cm
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. Accompanied by an indeterminate thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122g66 from Oxford Authentication.
