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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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South East Asian Bronze Kohl Pot
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
The squat body supported on four legs, cylindrical neck with collars and flange rim with incised linear decoration. 297 grams, 12 cm high
From the collection of H.N., Milton Keynes, 1980s-1990s. -
Chinese Ming Style Green Stone Bowl
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £56
With basal ring and flared rim. 112 grams, 12.5 cm wide
Acquired 1970s. West Country, UK, collection. -
Large Chinese Tang Ceramic Prancing Horse
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
On an integral rectangular base; naturalistic execution with head facing downwards and slightly to the animal's left, expressive eyes and mouth held open exposing two rows of teeth; ornately caparisoned, saddle and saddle cloth with delicate foliate motif; remains of polychrome pigmentation. 13.2 kg, 58 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-1990s. From a private West Country collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122g62 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11519-195277.