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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 Glass Amuletic Plaque
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Rectangular in form displaying bifacial geometric motifs; pierced to one edge for suspension. 27.1 grams, 59 mm
Ex Paris gallery, France, 1990s. -
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Large Chinese Tang Lady on Striding Horse
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
Modelled in the round; the horse in advancing pose with one foreleg raised, copious mane; the female rider with upright posture, wearing an ankle-length coral-coloured robe with long bell sleeves, scooped shoulder panels and raised collar, hair piled in an elaborate bun; remains of pigment to the hair and footwear, face and other details. 3.4 kg, 49.5 cm
Finely modelled.
Ex West Country collection, Bath, Somerset, UK, 1970-2000s. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report, sample no.C121m34 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11367-189790. -
Chinese Tang Ceramic Court Lady with Flowing Gown
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
In floor-length courtly dress with hands enfolded within the sleeves; pink and green pigment, on an integral base formed as a train to the robe, some restoration. 7 kg, 59.5 cm high
Finely modelled.
Acquired 1990s-2000. Ex D.N. collection. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence test certificate no.C122f60 issued by Oxford Authentication. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence test certificate no.CJ10255222022 issued by Laboratory Kotalla. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11249-189440.
