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A SMALL LONGQUAN CELADON FIGURE
OF GUANYIN
16th/17th century
The Bodhisattva seated in padmasana in long
robes, the hands in dhyana mudra across the
lap, the smiling face biscuit fired and crowned
with a shawl covering the chignon, wood
stand; together with water dropper in the form
of Buddhist lion, Ming Dynasty
11.5cm (4 1/2in) high (3).

£500 - 700 13
CNY4,600 - 6,400
HK$5,500 - 7,700

Provenance
An American private collection.

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A RARE CIZHOU FIGURAL GROUP
Ming Dynasty
Comprising a seated scholar on a throne
wearing long robes and a cap, flanked by an
attendant and a caparisoned horse, all raised
on a rectangular plinth. 23cm (9in) high

£1,500 - 2,000
CNY14,000 - 18,000
HK$16,000 - 22,000

Provenance
Bukowski’s sale 304, 1936, lot 166
Richard Hultmark’s Collection
Bukowski’s, 12 February 1930, lot 90
Professor Oscar Bjorks Collection (label)
Arco Collection

Exhibited
Stockholm National Museum 1928, cat. 26,
no. 331

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A PAINTED POTTERY MODEL OF A
HORSE
Tang Dynasty
Formed as a prancing steed, with one
hoof raised, the back fitted with a saddle
and accoutrements, the tail and hair neatly
cropped and combed, with traces of cold
painted decoration, wood stand. 43cm (17in)
high (2).

£1,500 - 2,000
CNY14,000 - 18,000
HK$16,000 - 22,000

Provenance
Bukowski’s, 26 February 1936, lot 80
Richard Hultmarks collection
Sigge Bjorcks Auction House, 2 December
1926, lot 8
C.E. Gadelius collection

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