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A LARGE SANCAI GLAZED MODEL OF A
GROOM
Tang Dynasty
The figure standing with his arms held before
him and fists clenched, as if to grasp a rein,
wearing a hat with woven trim to the reverse,
and a wrap-around belted tunic, a splash
of green glaze to the left collar, box. 58cm
(22.7/8in) high. (2).

£2,000 - 3,000
CNY18,000 - 26,000
HK$19,000 - 29,000
Provenance: purchased from Edward O’Neill in
Hong Kong in 1994

The result of Oxford Thermoluminescence
Test No. C120b87 is consistent with the
dating of this lot.
149
A LARGE SANCAI GLAZED MODEL OF A
GROOM
Tang Dynasty
Standing with arms outstretched and fists
clenched as if to grasp a rein, wearing a hat with
woven trim to the reverse, pointed boots and
belted wrap-over tunic, falling in pleats from the
waist, fitted box. 57.5cm (22.5/8in) high. (2). 148 149
£2,000 - 3,000
CNY18,000 - 26,000
HK$19,000 - 29,000
Provenance: purchased from Edward O’Neill in
Hong Kong in 1994.

The result of Oxford Thermoluminescence
Test No. C120b88 is consistent with the
dating of this lot.

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A PAIR OF POTTERY TILES OF
BODHISATTVAS
Probably 12th Century
Each pottery brick slightly hollowed with an
alcove housing a Bodhisattva, one depicted
standing on a lotus pedestal with right hand
raised, the left hand clasping a vase, the face in
contemplation beneath a high chignon bun with
the hair falling elegantly at the shoulders, the
other figure shown seated, both clad in loose-
fitting robes, blue, red and white pigment visible.
Each 28cm (11in) high. (2).

£3,000 - 5,000
CNY26,000 - 44,000
HK$29,000 - 48,000
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