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LOT 2166
Green Glass Amuletic Plaque with Inscription in Greek
19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (18.2 grams, 37 mm).
Roughly lozengiform in plan with apex piercing for suspension, displaying human figures, a snake and Greek inscription 'IAW'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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Chinese Han Ceramic Tripod Vessel
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Piriform bodied with two opposed Tao Tie, each holding a free-running ring in its mouth, further decorated with a shallow incised dragon to one face and a figure holding a cup on the other, together with an inscription in Chinese; tripod feet formed as squatting animals; restoration to the rings and feet. 3.8 kg, 35.5 cm high
with Galerie Golconda May 2006. Ex private collection, London, UK. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence report no.11270306 from Laboratory Ralf Kotalla dated 5 May 2006.
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Large Chinese Han Ceramic Kneeling Figure
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Opening Bid: £1,111
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Fine condition.
Acquired 1990s. West Country, UK, collection. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122e85 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11371-192659. -
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Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. or laterEstimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
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Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
