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LOT 2263
Chinese Song Terracotta Tile with Duck
SONG DYNASTY, 960-1279 A.D. OR LATER
9 7/8 in. (2.89 kg, 25 cm wide).
Rectangular tile with a high-relief scene of a swimming duck with large flowers above.
ProvenanceFrom a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Chinese Song Terracotta Tile with Mahakala
Song Dynasty, 960-1279 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £234
Circular recess with high-relief modelled figure of Mahākāla sitting cross-legged on a lotus dais, six arms holding various symbols. 4.8 kg, 28.5 x 28.5 cm
From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Chinese Han Terracotta Duck with Bronze Feet
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £845
Modelled in the round with head erect, painted detailing; separate webbed feet. 1.29 kg, 24.5 cm
Previously from a Hong Kong collection. Ex property of a London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Vintage Tibetan Buddhist Hand-Painted Thangka
Mid 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Painted panel with central Bodhisattva figure flanked by miniatures of Buddhist deities. 45 grams, 55 x 39 cm
From the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, UK, formed since the 1920s-circa 1990. Property of an Essex lady until the late 1990s; thence by descent. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
