Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 2381

Chinese Song Terracotta Tile with Lion

SONG DYNASTY, 960-1279 A.D. OR LATER

10 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. (4.04 kg, 26.5 x 26 cm).

Rectangular block with a high-relief leaping lion holding a tendril in its mouth, raised tail with large tuft; repaired.

Provenance

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.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 2381

Chinese Song Terracotta Tile with Lion

Sold for (Inc. bp): £195

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Chinese Ming Terracotta Tile with Chubby Buddha
    Chinese Ming Terracotta Tile with Chubby Buddha
    Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 A.D. or later

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £442

    Square in plan with central domed recess, high-relief Buddha figure with painted detailing. 6.6 kg, 29 x 29 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.

    Lot Details

  • Vintage Tibetan Buddhist Hand-Painted Thangka
    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.

    Lot Details

  • Chinese Blue and White Snuff Bottle
    Chinese Blue and White Snuff Bottle
    19th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

    Cylindrical in profile with narrow neck; sidewall with frieze of figures in a landscape; signed to base. 114 grams, 97 mm



    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.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list