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LOT 1563
Chinese Wei Brick with Buddha in Paranirvana
WEI DYNASTY, 534-550 A.D.
14 x 6 3/4 in. (5.2 kg, 35.5 x 17 cm).
A rectangular ceramic brick bearing a high-relief image of Buddha in Paranirvana, set within a rectangular niché, head resting on raised arm and hand, detailing to the face, ushnisha, hands, feet and robes; remains of painted pigmentation.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-1990s.
Ex Hong Kong collection.
From a private West Country collection.
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Opening Bid: £194
A Han style bronze weight in the form of a dragon with a coiled, snake-like body, powerful clawed paws and stylised features to the head and face. 607 grams, 86 mm
Fine condition.
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Chinese Ming Glazed Head Rest
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
A glazed ceramic head rest with decorative piercings forming part of a loosely foliate motif. 2.75 kg, 36.5 cm wide
Fair condition.
Acquired 1970-1990s. From a private West Country collection. -
Chinese Northern Qi Caparisoned Horse
Northern Qi Dynasty, 550-577 A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,600
A large ceramic figurine of a horse with head raised, mouth open and ears pricked, integrally modelled saddle, caparison, bridle and plume; tail absent. 2.85 kg, 39 cm high
Tail absent.
Acquired 1980s-1990s. Ex West Country collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122g65 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11701-199226.
