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LOT 1605
Sino-Tibetan Lapis Lazuli Necklace
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
23 7/8 in. (201 grams, 60.5 cm).
A substantial necklace composed of multiple strands of lapis lazuli beads, tapering round-section arms decorated with dragons amidst swirling clouds between coral and turquoise collars, larger lapis lazuli beads interspersed with white metal beaded spacer beads; Himalayan region.
Provenancewith a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.
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Sino-Tibetan Gilt Arya Tara Figure
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Opening Bid: £194
A gilt-bronze figure of Arya Tara 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. 1.34 kg, 21 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s-2000s. From a Japanese collection of Buddhist art. -
Chinese Han Style Gilt Bronze Dragon
20th century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £260
A gilt bronze dragon modelled in the round in a dynamic pose, standing with its head turned backwards on a sub-rectangular base. 367 grams, 89 mm
Acquired in 2012. UK private collection. -
Large Chinese Ming Glazed Charger
16th-17th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
A glazed provincial ceramic charger with foot, the interior decorated with a standing bird amongst foliage, frieze of flowering foliage below the rim; repaired. 2.1 kg, 37.3 cm diameter
Acquired early 2000s. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
