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LOT 2303
Chinese Tang Terracotta Polo Player
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
19 in. (6.5 kg total, 48 cm long).
The black horse in a dynamic pose with its legs extended, painted red harness and bridle and a light-coloured saddle blanket beneath the black saddle; female rider in a tight-fitting robe with long sleeves, her left arm held high preparing to swing the club and her right arm held close to the body for holding the reins; accompanied by a custom-made display stand.
ProvenanceFrom a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.08C26042024 from Laboratory Kotalla.
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Chinese Tang Terracotta 'Beauty and Beast' Dancers
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,154
Depicting dancers in vigorous poses, each in a cross-over robe with bell-shaped sleeves, an underdress with long tubular sleeves concealing the hands and one cloud-toed slipper revealed at the base; one with neatly dressed hair in two buns, the other with a grotesque face and wearing a pointed cap. 2.8 kg total, 26.5-27.5 cm
From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s. Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis reports nos.18C26042024 and 17C26042024 from Laboratory Kotalla. -
Chinese Ming Glazed Offering Bowl on Stand
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £78
Low offering bowl with green glaze to the inner surface; openwork stand with six curving legs. 614 grams total, 15 cm
From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Hoi An Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Lidded Powder Box Collection
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Comprising three powder boxes painted with scrolled tendrils and diamond-shaped panels, the lid with a floral motif. 378 grams total, 72-77 mm
Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck.
In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau.
