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A BRONZE GARLIC-HEAD VASE
Han dynasty
Of compressed globular form, rising to a tall slender neck, expanding
towards the mouth to form a six-lobed garlic-head, all supported on
an splayed foot ring, the surface a mottled gold, reddish-brown and
green patina.
14in (35.5cm) high
$3,000 - 5,000

漢 銅蒜頭口尊

Provenance
Michael Goedhuis, London, 1995

8193
THREE FRESCO FRAGMENTS
Ming dynasty or earlier
Three fragments, pigments on plaster, now framed and glazed, the
largest with celestial musicians in flowing robes, their headdresses
and garment details executed in gesso relief; the second of a female
deity under a wutong tree; the third of heavenly attendants standing
against a cloudy background.
41 1/2 x 23 1/2in (105.4 x 59.7cm) the largest

$2,500 - 4,000
明或更早 灰泥彩繪仙女像壁畫殘部

Provenance
Albert von Le Coq 1911 Expedition, purchased from a grandson of a
member of the expedition.

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