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LOT 2150
Tibetan Cased Masculine Earring with Turquoise and Coral Inlays
LATE 19TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/8 in. (81 grams, 15.5 cm).
Composed of an articulate top plate suspending a substantial silver-bodied dangle with filigree ornament, each section studded with polished turquoise, coral bead between and blue coral(?) finial; held in a copper case with suspension loop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired by private treaty from old US collection.
Property of RWM Collection.
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LOT 2150
Tibetan Cased Masculine Earring with Turquoise and Coral Inlays
Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
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Chinese Han Ceramic Animal Figure Group
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £117
Including a horse, coiled snake and cattle animal, all with stylised anatomical detailing. 750 grams total, 7-11 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
The popularisation of these models of daily life called mingqi over the course of the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.) reflects dramatic changes in Chinese society. They are an exemplification of how power circulated beyond the imperial government and nobility to a broader bureaucratic classes, that looked for gratification for themselves and their families in the afterlife with clay, fashioned into models ranging from crude earthenware to fine glazed stoneware. -
Western Tibetan Fresco of Hayagriva
Circa 14th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £16,900
Painted on stone in vibrant polychrome; on a wooden display base. 3.55 kg total, 38 x 33 cm
Ex London gallery stock. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11917-206181. -
Chinese Glass Warrior on Horseback Snuff Bottle, Signed Ye Zhongsan
Dated 1900-1910 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £455
The scene painted on the interior of one face, Chinese characters painted to the reverse, yellow cabochon to the lid. 75.6 grams, 92 mm high
Property of a lady, from her grandfather's collection, 1960s-1970s; thence by descent.
