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LOT 2062
Chinese Painted Neolithic Vessel
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER
7 3/4 in. (600 grams, 19.5 cm wide).
Squat jar with biconvex profile and low rim, two strap handles to the shoulder, panels of painted geometric ornament to neck, shoulder and body. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a North Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1990s.
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Chinese Tang Terracotta Court Lady Pair
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Each hollow-formed, standing on an integral polygonal base and dressed in a loose-fitting floor-length robe with V-shaped opening at the neck, chignon, dressed hair, painted facial detailing; cloud-slippers protruding at the base; painted pigmentation remaining, including some decorative patterns on the clothes. 7.65 kg total, 49.5 cm high
From a West Country, UK, collection, formed in the 1990s. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.C124a5 from Oxford Authentication for one of the figures. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12096-213519. -
Chinese Tang Glazed Terracotta Dish
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
Of low ogee profile with unglazed rim, basal ring. 187 grams, 14.5 cm wide
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. -
Chinese Wei Terracotta Seated Children Pair
Northern Wei, 386-534 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
Each modelled in the round in squatting pose wearing loose-fitting robes, with shaven head and forelock; holding a ball; much pigment remaining; hollow to the underside. 1.56 kg total, 16.5-17 cm
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. Accompanied by an indeterminate thermoluminescence analysis report no.C124d52 for one of the figures from Oxford Authentication.
