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A GROUP OF FOUR EQUESTRIAN MALE MUSICIANS
Ming Dynasty
The three amber glazed horses and one pony standing four-square
on rectangular bases, with green glazed trappings and elaborate
amber saddle blankets with green borders and fringing, the hooves,
manes, and tails painted black, the riders with detachable heads,
and each holding a musical instrument. The tallest: 34.5cm (13 5/8in)
high (8).

£2,000 - 3,000
HK$21,000 - 32,000
394 CNY18,000 - 26,000
Property From a Distinguished Private Collection.

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THREE POTTERY EQUESTRIAN GROUPS
Han to Ming Dynasty
Comprising: a model of an equestrian in a red tunic, the horse with
finely detailed facial features, standing on a rectangular base; a
‘foreigner’ on horseback raised on a rectangular base, the rider’s
head modelled separately; and a further equestrian in a white tunic
on a red painted horse. The tallest: 43.5cm (17 1/8in) high (4).

£1,200 - 1,800
HK$13,000 - 19,000
CNY11,000 - 16,000
Provenance: All three groups accompanied by purchase certificates
from Dragon Culture/Hollywood Road/Hong Kong.
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A FAHUA-GLAZED FIGURE OF ZHONGLI QUAN
Ming Dynasty
The figure seated with a basket of herbs and flowers at his feet, clad
in a long flowing robe tied at the chest, his left hand resting on his
raised left knee, his right hand holding a fan, the face with gentle
expression beneath hair tied into two buns, partially covered in a
lustrous blue glaze. 26cm (10 1/4in) high
£800 - 1,200
HK$8,500 - 13,000
CNY7,100 - 11,000

Zhongli Quan is one of the Eight Immortals and recognised by his
two tufts of hair, or his fan which according to legend can resurrect
the dead and transform stones into silver or gold.

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