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LOT 1545
Thai Seated Buddha Statuette
11TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
4 in. (157 grams, 10.3 cm high).
A copper-alloy Buddha statuette modelled seated cross-legged on a domed trapezoidal base, hands held in a mudra and wearing a conical crown; of Thai or Burmese origin. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEssex gallery, early 2000s.
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South East Asian Coiled Bracelet
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
A round-section bracelet formed from a series of coils wound off-centre; remains of strips of fabric to the external face; for a very slender wearer. 186 grams, 63 mm
Essex gallery, early 2000s. -
Chinese Tang Hunter Pair
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,222
A pair of ceramic mounted hunter figures, each modelled in the round on an integral rectangular base; horses standing facing with pricked ears, cropped manes and dressed tails, wearing bridles, harnesses and cruppers with studs and pendants; seated riders turned left in their saddles, directing their attention skywards, arms and hands positioned as though drawing bows (now absent); one saddle cloth possibly designed to mimic animal skin, the other with a floral design; successful kills slung over each horse's rump; extensive remains of polychrome pigmentation. 7.8 kg total, 40.5-41.5 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-1990s. From a private West Country collection. Accompanied by two original thermoluminescence analysis report nos.C122g64 and C122g68 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11517-195275. -
Chinese Wei Buddha Brick
Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £165
A rectangular ceramic brick featuring a standing Buddha figure in high-relief, robed, nimbate and one hand raised, canopy above; remains of polychrome pigmentation. 3.6 kg, 33 x 16.5 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired 2000s. London, UK, collection.
