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LOT 2125
Sino-Tibetan Embroidered Chupa Robe
EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
40 1/2 in. (1.04 kg, 1.03 m).
The garment decorated with vibrantly-coloured flowers and vegetal forms surrounding a large phoenix; two globular toggle fasteners; floral lining to the interior.
ProvenanceAcquired by private treaty from old U.S.A. collection.
Property of R.W.M. Collection.
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LOT 2125
Sino-Tibetan Embroidered Chupa Robe
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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Chinese Han Ceramic Tripod Vessel
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £265
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.
Dragons in ancient Chinese art could be religious symbols, representatives of clans and creatures linking man to the spirit world. The Tao Tie often evoked mystery and beauty. -
Chinese Shufu Glazed Vase
Song to Yuan Dynasty, 12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
With decorative darker coloured vertical dashes, plinth foot. 490 grams, 12.5 cm high
Acquired Masan, Bristol sale, 2016. Property of a London gentleman. -
Chinese Han Terracotta Head of an Attendant
Han Dynasty, circa 206-220 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £91
Formed in the round with stylised facial features and an elaborate hairstyle; polychrome painted detailing. 270 grams total, 94 mm
Ex private collection of K.G.; formed in the 1980s. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity.
