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LOT 2104
South East Asian Stone Offering Vessel
1ST MILLENNIUM A.D. OR LATER
4 7/8 in. (1.01 kg, 12.3 cm).
Ellipsoid in pan with bulbous profile, broad rounded rim and pouring lip. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom 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.
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South East Asian Bronze Animal Bell
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £20
D-shaped in profile with two lateral loops to the shoulder, reserved spiral tendril detailing and pelletted bands. 566 grams, 11.8 cm
From a private Barnsley, UK, family collection. -
Large Chinese Blue and White Glazed Ginger Jar
Yuan Dynasty, 1271-1368 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £65
Tin-glazed, biconvex in profile with low neck and basal ring, dense pattern of fronds and flowers. 1.88 kg, 21 cm wide
Ex North London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Large Chinese Tang Stone Figure
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or laterEstimate: £8,000 - 10,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £4,000
Standing erect wearing a loosely draped pleated garment with beaded swags over the forearms, segmented hairstyle held with a diadem, right arm raised in gesture of reassurance and left hand holding a phial; standing on a lotus-flower base; separate tiered base. 55 kg total, 106.5 cm including stand
Acquired from the London art market in the 2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12458-226320.
