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LOT 1604
Chinese Tang Whiteware Dish
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D. OR LATER
6 1/8 in. (190 grams, 15.5 cm wide).
A glazed ceramic whiteware bowl with low basal ring, broad body and flared rim. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx specialist Japanese collection of oriental ceramics, 1970s.
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Large Chinese Tang Figure of a Fawn
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
A ceramic model of a fawn or lamb standing with head erect, traces of pigment detailing; restored. 7.5 kg, 58.5 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1990s. West Country, UK, collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122f88, from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11363-192804. -
Chinese Han Style Bronze Dragon Turtle
20th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
A copper-alloy vessel in the form of a regardant mythical beast, the dragon turtle (or Lóngguī), featuring a turtle's body and dragonesque head and paws, with a flame-like tail; oval vessel opening to apex. 505 grams, 11.3cm wide
Acquired 1970s-1990s. Ex West Country collection. -
Chinese Green Stone Bi Disc
20th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
A large mottled green stone bi disc with central hole; the disc sub-rectangular in cross section, gently tapering towards the outer edge; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 7.7 kg total, 65 cm high including stand
French collection, 1960s-early 2000s. From an important Paris gallery, France.