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A BRONZE RITUAL BELL, GHANTA
Probably Ming Dynasty
Heavily cast with the handle typically formed as a four-pointed vajra
above a monk’s head, surmounting the bell decorated with stylised
lappets, garlands of jewellery and a band of visvajras at the foot.
27cm (10 5/8in) high

£1,000 - 1,500
HK$9,800 - 15,000
CNY8,900 - 13,000
Provenance
Desmond Morris collection.

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A COPPER AND SILVER INLAID BRASS-ALLOY EWER
Tibet, 18th/19th century
The pear-shaped body with Makara spout and dragon handle, the
details picked out in silver and copper, the domed cover with knop
finial and secured to the vessel with a short chain. 31cm (12 1/4in)
wide (2).
£1,500 - 2,000
HK$15,000 - 20,000
CNY13,000 - 18,000

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A PARCEL-GILT COPPER ALLOY EWER, DUOMUHU
Tibet, 19th/20th century
The repoussé vessel with trailing flowers, wheels of destiny with inset
turquoise, mythical beast masks and swastika registers, with makara
head spout, the lid with bud finial.
27cm (10 5/8in) high (2).

£800 - 1,200
HK$7,800 - 12,000
CNY7,100 - 11,000

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