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LOT 1657
South East Asian Peranakan Silver 'Pending' Belt Buckle Plate
EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/4 in. (6 3/4 in.) (88 grams, 16 cm wide (173 grams total, 17 cm high including stand)).
Of slightly curved profile with mounting bracket to the reverse, pelletted border and field of dense floral and foliage ornament; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Malaysia or Singapore.
Acquired on the Singapore art market in 2002.
Property of a Kent lady collector.
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LOT 1657
South East Asian Peranakan Silver 'Pending' Belt Buckle Plate
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
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Large Chinese Tang Ceramic Prancing Horse
Tang Dynasty, circa 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7,150
On an integral rectangular base; with naturalistic execution, head facing downwards and slightly to the animal's left, the expressive eyes and mouth held open exposing two rows of teeth; ornately caparisoned, with saddle and saddle cloth displaying a delicate foliate motif; remains of polychrome pigmentation. 13.2 kg, 58 cm wide
Acquired 1990s. From a private West Country collection, Bath, UK. 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.11989-210865. -
Chinese Green Stone Lidded Lion Vessel
20th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
In the form of a stylised lion in crouching pose with the paws tucked beneath the body and tail extended along the spine; reserved flame motifs to the hips and shoulders, incised collar with knot; separate lid forming the head with open mouth and prominent teeth. 2.37 kg, 22 cm wide
Fine condition, chipped, usage wear.
French collection, 1990s-early 2000s. From an important Paris gallery, France. Ex private Paris collection. -
Gold Ring with Ruby
Circa 16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
With D-section shoulders, waisted bezel and inset ruby cabochon; probably from South East Asia. 7.12 grams, 22.80 mm overall, 15.60 x 15.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.63, Japan 8)
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
