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LOT 2189
South East Asian Mahogany Guardian Lion
20TH CENTURY A.D.
10 1/2 in. (990 grams, 26.5 cm).
Carved in the round standing on a rectangular tiered base, with D-shaped mane framing the grimacing face. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.
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South East Asian Stone Offering Vessel
1st millennium A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Ellipsoid in pan with bulbous profile, broad rounded rim and pouring lip. 1.01 kg, 12.3 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Chinese Wei Terracotta Buddha Brick
Northern Wei, 386-534 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £195
Seated in a lotus pose on a low throne, his robe draped at the chest and legs. 3.16 kg, 28.5 cm
Ex Hong Kong collection, 1990s. From a London, UK, collection. -
Chinese Bronze Vase Pair
18th-19th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Each a barrel-shaped jar with scrolling decoration, lappets and dragons' heads. 2.66 kg total, 15.5 cm each
From the collection of the famous Eve Clarke.
