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LOT 2060
Chinese Wei Soldier Figure
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY, 386-534 A.D
13 in. (1.39 kg, 33 cm high).
Hollow-formed, standing erect in armoured apparel with helmet, right arm bent across the waist and fist clenched to hold a bow or spear.
ProvenanceEx West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
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LOT 2060
Chinese Wei Soldier Figure
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
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South East Asian Decorated Gold Ring
Circa 16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Comprising a rectangular-section hoop supporting an octagonal bezel engraved with foliates and x-motifs. 1.08 grams, 15.70 mm overall, 13.30 mm internal diameter (approximate size British E, USA 2 1/4, Europe 2.41, Japan 2)
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Chinese Tang Terracotta Horse and Rider
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,111
Modelled in the round in static pose on a rectangular base, the female rider bent forward with right arm raised; both hands pierced to accept reins (absent). 5.6 kg, 42 cm high
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.C124d51 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12157-217630 -
Vietnamese Hoi An Ceramic Shipwreck Plate
15th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Comprising a shallow bowl with basal ring, chamfered rim, blue outline panels to the exterior, band of concentric lines, leaves and tendrils to the interior with central floral motif; sticker to base. 667 grams, 23.5 cm wide
Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with label.
The Hoi An shipwreck is in the South China Sea off the coast of Vietnam. The ship was carrying a large cargo of Vietnamese ceramics dating from the mid- to late-15th century AD.