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01 An archaic bronze libation vessel
Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1100 B.C.)
The deep U-shaped body resting on three tapered feet of triangular section,
decorated with a triple band of two pairs of confronted dragons forming taotie masks
Height 18,2 cm
Sold at Sotheby's London, 7th December 1993, lot no 1.
SOLD
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02 An archaic bronze spearhead
Warring States period (4th/3rd century)
the blade of elongated triangular section with sharp edges cast with a sunken
conforming lappet, the tapered stem cast with further archaic motifs and flanked
by two angular loops, green and reddish encrustation, with fitted stand
Length 19 cm
Provenance: The Maggie -Spaulding Collection sold in Sotheby's Amsterdam 2 8 November 2005, lot 196
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03 A pair of archaic bronze fittings
Warring States period (4th/3rd century)
of shield form cast with an archaic design, thick areas of green encrustation , fitted wood stands
13 cm
Provenance: The Maggie-Spaulding Collection sold at SothebyÕs Amsterdam, 28 November 2005, lot 196
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04 An iron figure of a horse
Warring States period
the elongated body of flat form, standing with head lowered, the body inlaid with
silver wire with whorls forming its ribs
Length 23 cm
Provenance: The Maggie-Spaulding Collection sold at Sotheby's Amsterdam, 28 November 2005, lot 196
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05 An archaic bronze vessel
Han dynasty
Of long oblong shape, cast on both sides with taotie handles securing
a chain consisting of double-loop links rising to a C-shaped grip terminating in dragon heads,
two further taotie masks suspending a loose ring above the foot, the surface
with extensive areas of red and green encrustation, the slightly domed cover
cast with a dense whorl pattern encircling the finial
Height 30 cm
Provenance: Michael Goedhuis, London,1995
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06 A small bronze head of Guanyin
Song dynasty the face with serene expression, wearing a cowl covering a crown centered
with a seated Buddha, covered with areas of green encrustation , areas of
green encrustation, fitted wooden stand
Height 7 cm
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07 A bronze figure of Wenshu
Early Ming dynasty
Seated in lalitasana on a lion supported on a lotus throne, right hand in abhaya mudra,
clad in princely robes and wearing an elaborate tiara , extensive green encrustation
Height 32 cm
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08 A rare bronze figure of a hunch-backed dwarf
Probably early Ming dynasty
Standing with head on his chest , his hair tied up in a topknot, wearing long robes
tied in the waist with a rope, the back inscribed with archaic script, wood stand
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09 A cloisonné enamel vase
17th century
the pear shape body surmounted by a swelling neck, decorated three phoenix
In flight on a turquoise ground of flowerheads borne on leafy scrolls, the shoulders
with a band of white ruyi heads, the base with an engraved Jingtai mark
Height 33,5 cm
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10 An unusual cloisonné enamel circular frame
18th century finely decorated in coloured enamels and gilt with lotus heads borne on a dense
Leafy scroll , all on a sky-blue ground
Diam 23,5 cm
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11 A stone carvng of a lohan 17th/18th century standing wearing long robes , hands clasped together, the round face with serene
expression
Height 27 cm
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