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LOT 1571
Chinese Wei Buddha Brick
WEI DYNASTY, 534-550 A.D.
14 x 6 3/4 in. (5.6 kg, 35.5 x 17cm).
A rectangular ceramic brick with central recess displaying Buddha in high-relief seated cross-legged on a lotus flower base beneath a canopy, his hands held in the varada mudra of charity and compassion.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-1990s.
Ex Hong Kong collection.
From a private West Country collection.
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Chinese Wei Brick with Buddha in Paranirvana
Wei Dynasty, 534-550 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
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. 5.2 kg, 35.5 x 17 cm
Acquired 1970-1990s. Ex Hong Kong collection. From a private West Country collection. -
Large Chinese Decorated Porcelain Bowl Pair
Early 19th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
A pair of enamelled export porcelain bowls, decorated with a polychrome frieze of scalloped cartouches displaying birds perched amongst fruiting vegetation, insects in the field, repeated around the neck with flowering plants alternating with cartouches depicting birds amongst vegetation; interior with gilt roundel to base with floral spray, three plants around. 4.9 kg total, 35.5 cm wide
From a UK private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11717-198623. -
Chinese Ming Retainer Group
Late Ming Dynasty-early Qing Dynasty, 16th-17th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
A pair of glazed ceramic figurines comprising: retainer standing on a socle base wearing long high-collar knee-length robe and conical cap, hands on the stomach holding an applied bandolier; similar with right hand raised inside an overlong sleeve and left hand holding a cap(?). 599 grams total, 18 cm high each
Acquired 1970s. West Country, UK, collection.
