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LOT 1640
Chinese Tang Terracotta Camel
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
16 5/8 in. (3.35 kg, 42.3 cm high).
Modelled in the round on a rectangular base, the Bactrian camel with head held erect and tail curled across the rump; hollow to the underside.
ProvenanceFrom a North Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1990s.
Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C123n48 from Oxford Authentication.
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Chinese Blue and White Jar
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Opening Bid: £60
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Large Chinese Tang Bronze 'Pagoda' Reliquary Stupa
Tang to Liao Dynasty, circa 907-1125 A.D. or laterEstimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,667
With three-tiered square and stepped base showing bodhi leaves, flaming jewels and foliage tendrils respectively, surmounted by a pierced frieze, each side depicting a seated Buddha flanked by standing figures and clouds; with triple pitched and hipped roof elements rising above pierced wall panels; all surmounted in turn by a column with five graduated discs affixed and terminating in a four-lobed lamniform element. 4.9 kg, 59 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1960s to early 1970s. ‘Buckingham Collection’, the late Nik Douglas (1944-2012), renowned author, curator and Asian art expert. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11988-210842. -
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Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Rectangular with recess to the front face, carefully modelled nimbate figure of the Buddha in the half-round seated on a ledge, hands folded in the lap. 2.45 kg, 26 x 14.5 cm
Ex Hong Kong collection, 1970-1990s.
