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A BRONze BAluSTeR VASe
Qing Dynasty
The rim with key-fret border, the neck with twin grotesque serpent
handles, the body divided by four vertical flanges into panels of
archaistic design, the flaring base section with further key-pattern
border.
47.5cm high, and matched wood stand (2).

£700 - 1,000
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A gIlT-BRONze FIguRe OF THe MedIcINe BuddHA
The Buddha is seated in dhyanasana on a plain base, with the left
hand in dhyanamudra holding a bowl, the other hand touching earth,
sealed base.
19cm high
£500 - 800

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A SIlVeR wIRe-INlAId BRONze ceNSeR
The bombé body with twin dragon handles, inlaid in silver wire with
stylized taotie masks, a Shisou mark is inlaid in silver wire on the base.
16.5cm wide, weight 780g
£500 - 700
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A gIlT-lAcqueRed FIguRe OF BuddHA
Ming Dynasty
Cast with a serene face and downcast eyes in deep contemplation,
the head flanked by pendulous earlobes beneath his hair in tight curls,
seated cross-legged in dhyanasana atop a lotus base, the hands
resting in a dhyanamudra, wearing a pleated robe with incised floral
hem open to reveal the bare chest.
20cm high
£6,000 - 8,000
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