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LOT 2149
Tibetan Decorated Silver-Coloured Metal Terminals
19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (81 grams total, 47 mm each).
From the wooden roller of a thangka; each with a domed head and incised with scrolling foliage, stylised petals to the necks. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London gallery stock.
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Chinese Glass Enamelled Four Scene Snuff Bottle
20th century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £156
Composed of a ribbed body, painted with floral and landscape vignettes, four character mark to base, polished dark green cabochon to lid. 94.6 grams, 75 mm high
Property of a lady, from her grandfather's collection, 1960s-1970s; thence by descent. -
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Chinese Tang Ceramic Standing Camel
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £585
Modelled in the round standing on a rectangular base and styled with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing, its humps falling in different positions, tail held to one side of the rump, detailing to the coat, mane, eyes and muzzle. 3.55 kg, 44 cm high
From the R.M. Hicks OBE private collection, UK.
Camels symbolised the prosperity of the Silk Route, the trade routes between China, Europe, and the Middle East. This Bactrian camel, like most of the terracotta figures produced during the Imperial Tang period, was part of the funerary kit. -
Chinese Han Terracotta Seated Lady
Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.-220 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
With dressed hair, ample sleeves, layered robes and painted face. 1.7 kg, 36.5 cm high
Finely modelled.
Acquired before 2000. Collection of an American lady living in London.
