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LOT 2134
Chinese Silver-Coloured Metal Zodiac Pendant Plaque Pair
20TH CENTURY A.D.
4 x 2 in. (270 grams total, 10 x 5 cm each).
Two rectangular plaques with single piercing to top edge; each with a zodiac design to one face and a scene with auspicious characters to the other. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from a UK auction house.
Property of an Essex gentleman.
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LOT 2134
Chinese Silver-Coloured Metal Zodiac Pendant Plaque Pair
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Chinese Tang Ceramic Standing Camel
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £585
Modelled in the round standing on a rectangular base and styled with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing, its humps falling in different positions, tail held to one side of the rump, detailing to the coat, mane, eyes and muzzle. 3.55 kg, 44 cm high
From the R.M. Hicks OBE private collection, UK.
Camels symbolised the prosperity of the Silk Route, the trade routes between China, Europe, and the Middle East. This Bactrian camel, like most of the terracotta figures produced during the Imperial Tang period, was part of the funerary kit. -
Tibetan Decorated Silver-Coloured Metal Terminals
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
From the wooden roller of a thangka; each with a domed head and incised with scrolling foliage, stylised petals to the necks. 81 grams total, 47 mm each
Ex London gallery stock. -
Chinese Han Style Bronze Animal
20th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Shown seated, resting on its knees on a circular base; hollow-formed. 469 grams, 11 cm high
From a Cotswold, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
