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LOT 1651
Chinese Song Temple Tile with Chrysanthemums
SONG DYNASTY, CIRCA 960-1279 A.D.
13 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (4.35 kg, 33.5 x 26.5 cm).
Rectangular with ornate recess, high-relief image of a group of chrysanthemums and foliage in a trapezoidal container with splayed legs and running hound motif to the front.
ProvenanceEx West Country collection, UK, 1970-1990s.
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Chinese Song Temple Tile with Figural Scene
Song Dynasty, circa 960-1279 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Rectangular with central recess, figural scene in high-relief of a seated figure in voluminous gown brandishing a rod towards a kneeling figures with hands raised to the chest; drapes to the edges and rectangular panel above with title. 1.46 kg, 24 x 17.4 cm
Ex West Country collection, UK, 1970-1990s. -
Large Chinese Green Stone Bi Disc
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
With a central hole; the disc sub-rectangular in cross section, gently tapering towards the outer edge; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 30.1 kg total, 76 cm including stand
Ex Paris collection. French gallery, Paris, 1990-2000s. -
Exceptional Chinese Northern Wei Caparisoned Horse
Northern Wei, circa 549-577 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
On an integral polygonal base, in static pose with head erect; the fully detailed caparison including a breast-band with bells, billowing saddle-cloth and integral saddle; crupper with applied bosses and other ornaments; substantial remains of pigmentation. 2 kg, 36.5 cm high
Acquired 1990s. From a private West Country collection, Bath, UK. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C119d9 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11991-210866.
