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LOT 1537
Chinese Wei Buddha Brick
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY, 386-534 A.D.
13 x 6 1/2 in. (3.6 kg, 33 x 16.5 cm).
A rectangular ceramic brick featuring a standing Buddha figure in high-relief, robed, nimbate and one hand raised, canopy above; remains of polychrome pigmentation.
ProvenanceAcquired 2000s.
London, UK, collection.
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Chinese Han Jade Zoomorphic Carving
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. or laterEstimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
A carved zoomorphic jade amulet, possibly depicting a stylised turtle or crab, with piercing to reverse for suspension. 110 grams, 65 mm wide
Fine condition.
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Javanese Gold Child's Decorated Bracelet
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Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. or earlierEstimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,400
A rare wooden jar with lid (fanghu) adorned with bestial handles and four dragonesque feet, polychrome lacquered detailing to the zoomorphic figures and over the body, depicting mythic bird creatures, geometric and floral motifs, repeated on the interior and exterior of the lid; fragmentary. 2.5 kg, 47 cm high
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