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LOT 2211
Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Arya Tara Figure
19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
8 1/4 in. (1.34 kg, 21 cm high).
Modelled in the round in meditating pose with eyes half-closed and a utpala flower to each upper arm; D-shaped lotus flower dais, hollow with panel to the underside.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-2000s.
From a Japanese collection of Buddhist art.
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Chinese Tang Glazed Ceramic Bowl
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Very Large Chinese Tang Ceramic Saddled Horse
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640
Modelled in the round with naturalistic anatomical detailing, standing on a rectangular base, with ears pricked forwards, dressed tail; the saddle and saddle cloth decorated with elaborate polychrome stylised flowers, detailing to the eyes and eyelashes. 14.1 kg, 62.5 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1990s. West Country, UK, collection. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence report no.CJ162522022, 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.11362-192817. -
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Acquired early 2000s. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
