Chinese Wei Dander Brick

A ceramic horse and female rider figure, modelled in the round on a rhomboidal base; the horse portrayed with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing, medium-length mane, short tail dressed with a ribbon, its head angled slightly downwards and ears pricked forwards; the female rider modelled seated in a saddle, wearing a knee-length robe and boots, arms held in front of her body, hands held in a gripping position to accept reins (absent), her hair dressed in a top knot, stylised facial features; extensive remains of polychrome pigmentation. 5.1 kg, 45 cm high



Acquired in the 1990s. From a North Yorkshire private collection, UK. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122h21 from Oxford Authentication.

In Tang art, poetry and painting the horse was exalted. The delight taken in portraying horses became an end in itself. Women were made to mount them, according to the Tang conception, so that the two can be considered together, introducing in China a fashion from Kotan.

A gilt-bronze figure of Arya Tara modelled in the round in meditating pose with eyes half-closed and a utpala flower to each upper arm; D-shaped lotus flower dais, hollow with panel to the underside. 1.34 kg, 21 cm high

Fine condition.

Acquired 1970s-2000s. From a Japanese collection of Buddhist art.

A substantial necklace composed of multiple strands of lapis lazuli beads, tapering round-section arms decorated with dragons amidst swirling clouds between coral and turquoise collars, larger lapis lazuli beads interspersed with white metal beaded spacer beads; Himalayan region. 201 grams, 60.5 cm



with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.