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LOT 1990
Chinese Sui Straw Glazed Figure
SUI DYNASTY, 581-618 A.D. OR LATER
10 3/4 in. (482 grams, 27 cm).
Hollow-formed female figure in floor-length flared robe, hair dressed in two parallel crests, holding a conical vessel to her chest.
ProvenanceEx West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
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South East Asian Gold Ring with Cabochon
Circa 16th-17th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
With broad carinated shoulders, cup bezel with applied beaded wire collar, inset garnet cabochon. 8.32 grams, 26.82 mm overall, 17.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Han Style Bronze Vessel Depicting a Mythological Creature
20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Hollow-formed in the shape of a mythological figure, possibly Bixi, depicted crouching with its head turned backwards; the creature having a dragonesque head, lion's paws, a turtle's carapace and flame-like tail flipped over the shell; fine anatomical detailing. 505 grams, 11.4 cm
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. Accompanied by an old collection ticket.
The Bixi is a mythical beast, one of the nine sons of the Dragon King. The domed carapace of the beast was believed to represent the vault of the heavens while its lower shell represented the earth; the living flesh within represented humankind. -
Chinese Carved Stone Plaque
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Pierced for attachment; advancing horse in a landscape to obverse. 51 grams, 58 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
