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LOT 2119
Large Tibetan Rock Crystal Kapala Vessel with Citipati Faces
LATE 19TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
6 3/4 in. (1.6 kg, 17 cm).
A 'skull cup' displaying a crowned head flanked by two monster skulls carved in relief to the front face, a single grinning skull to the rear, notched borders around the vessel rim, swags below; chip to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from an old German collection.
Property of RWM Collection.
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LOT 2119
Large Tibetan Rock Crystal Kapala Vessel with Citipati Faces
Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
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Chinese Tang Ceramic Standing Camel
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Modelled in the round standing on a rectangular base and styled with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing, its humps falling in different positions, tail held to one side of the rump, detailing to the coat, mane, eyes and muzzle. 3.55 kg, 44 cm high
From the R.M. Hicks OBE private collection, UK.
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Chinese Cloisonne Enamelled Brass Bowl with Flaring Body
Late Qing Dynasty, 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
The inverted bell-shaped body decorated to the exterior with the Three Friends of Winter, the interior with four kylin amongst flames, the interior base with a roundel containing a large fish emerging from waves, all executed in multi-coloured enamels, the base with a two character faux Ming mark. 1.06 kg, 26 cm wide
with Wooley & Wallis, 21 May 2015, lot 450, with sticker to verso. Ex London gallery stock.
