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A PAIR OF POTTERY MODELS OF LIONS
Tang Dynasty
Each beast modelled seated, with a squat, powerful body and wide
paws, with a broad head and ferocious jaws biting the rear leg, all
raised on a plinth.
Each: 40cm (15 3/4in) high (2).

£2,000 - 3,000
HK$21,000 - 31,000
CNY18,000 - 26,000
Provenance: A Swedish private collection, acquired in the early 20th
century

271 The result of Oxford Authentication Ltd. thermoluminescence test
no.C118e22 dated 22 May 2018, is consistent with the dating of this
lot.

272
A PAIR OF POTTERY FIGURES OF HORSES AND RIDERS
Northern Wei Dynasty
Each equine modelled standing four square and in battle
accoutrements, the rider seated upright and wearing full armour and
helmet, the hands positioned as if to hold a spear and reins, boxes.
Each: 36cm (14 1/8in) high (4).
£1,500 - 2,000
HK$16,000 - 21,000
CNY13,000 - 18,000
Provenance: A Swedish private collection, acquired in the early 20th
century

The result of Oxford Authentication Ltd. thermoluminescence test
no.C117g26 dated 10 August 2017, is consistent with the dating of
this lot.
273
A PAIR OF PAINTED POTTERY FIGURES OF TOMB
272 GUARDIANS
Tang Dynasty
Each ferocious warrior modelled standing in full battle armour with a
helmet, breastplate and shield, the right hand positioned to hold an
implement, the faces with bristling beards, bulging eyes and stern
lips, cold painted with red and white pigments.
Each: 45cm (17 3/4in) high (2).
£1,500 - 2,000
HK$16,000 - 21,000
CNY13,000 - 18,000

Provenance: A Swedish private collection, acquired in the early 20th
century

The result of Oxford Authentication Ltd. thermoluminescence test
no.C118e44 dated 29 May 2018, is consistent with the dating of this
lot.

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