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LOT 2165
Chinese Wei Terracotta Attendant
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY, 386-534 A.D. OR LATER
18 1/2 in. (5.3 kg, 47 cm).
Modelled in the round standing erect in layered garments with hooded cowl, riding boots suspended from a waist-belt, arms bent across the waist and fist clenched to hold a bow or spear; fearsome facial expression.
ProvenanceFrom a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
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Chinese Ming Glazed Figure
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 A.D. or laterEstimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
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Chinese Tang Terracotta Courtly Lady
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £900
Standing on a polygonal base, elaborately dressed hair and blusher on her cheeks, dressed in a draped long blue robe with red detailing, cloud slippers emerging from beneath the hem; arms raised within the sleeves exposing her delicate hands. 3.88 kg, 49 cm
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With high-relief image of a warrior standing with hands resting on his spread legs, wearing a helmet and armour with mask ornament to the abdomen over a flowing floor-length robe, riding boots placed firmly on a scrolled baseline. 6 kg, 35.5 cm
From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.