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Lot 189

A Chinese limestone standing figure of an enrobed Buddhist figure, in Wei Dynasty style,

189A Chinese limestone standing figure of an enrobed Buddhist figure, in Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

67cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 190

A Chinese limestone standing figure of an enrobed Buddhist figure, in Wei Dynasty style,

190A Chinese limestone standing figure of an enrobed Buddhist figure, in Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

60cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 191

A Chinese hanging scroll in the manner of Lan Ying,

191A Chinese hanging scroll in the manner of Lan Ying,
Cheffins

depicting a landscape with scholars on rocks by a lakeFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Mo...

Lot 192

A Chinese rubbing from a stele, The 7th Arhat-Kalika, probably Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period,

192A Chinese rubbing from a stele, The 7th Arhat-Kalika, probably Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period,
Cheffins

depicted seated on rocks (from the arhats at Shengyin Temple), ink on paper, 114 x 48cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated coll...

Lot 193

A Chinese carved, painted & gilded wood seated figure of an Empress,

193A Chinese carved, painted & gilded wood seated figure of an Empress,
Cheffins

probably Qing Dynasty, 19th century, with Phoenix crown, 87cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired b...

Lot 194

A Chinese carved and polychrome wood figure of Iohan, in Yuan/early Ming style,

194A Chinese carved and polychrome wood figure of Iohan, in Yuan/early Ming style,
Cheffins

seated with mythical animal, 31.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hon...

Lot 195

Five Chinese carved jade recumbent pig "hand warmers", in Han style,

195Five Chinese carved jade recumbent pig "hand warmers", in Han style,
Cheffins

the longest 11cm; two soapstone examples similar, six others smaller, and a fragmentary example (14)Footnote: Provenance: Two acquired from Dragon...

Lot 196

Five Chinese white marble fragmentary Bodhisattva/Maitreya figures, all in Northern Wei /Qi style

196Five Chinese white marble fragmentary Bodhisattva/Maitreya figures, all in Northern Wei /Qi style
Cheffins

Footnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 to 2003. A...

Lot 197

A Chinese marble standing figure of Guanyin, in Northern Qi style,

197A Chinese marble standing figure of Guanyin, in Northern Qi style,
Cheffins

42cm highCondition report: Repair at neck, lower leg and ankles, one arm missingFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection...

Lot 198

A Chinese sandstone figure of an enrobed figure, headless, in early Tang style,

198A Chinese sandstone figure of an enrobed figure, headless, in early Tang style,
Cheffins

33cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 ...

Lot 199

A Chinese pottery fragmentary architectural tile, perhaps Tang Dynasty,

199A Chinese pottery fragmentary architectural tile, perhaps Tang Dynasty,
Cheffins

decorated with Buddhist deities, 23cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong K...

Lot 200

A Chinese cream sandstone figure of a Buddha, in early Sui Dynasty style,

200A Chinese cream sandstone figure of a Buddha, in early Sui Dynasty style,
Cheffins

in seated meditative pose on lotus base, 48cm highFootnote: The present lot may be a composition, with the head originally being from a different ...

Lot 201

A Chinese white marble figure of a seated Buddhist deity, headless, in early Sui Dynasty style,

201A Chinese white marble figure of a seated Buddhist deity, headless, in early Sui Dynasty style,
Cheffins

40cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 ...

Lot 202

A Chinese pale grey limestone fragmentary torso of a standing Buddha, in Qi Dynasty style,

202A Chinese pale grey limestone fragmentary torso of a standing Buddha, in Qi Dynasty style,
Cheffins

wearing ankle length robes with long sleeves, 50cm highFootnote: Exhibited: London, Oriental Arts Ltd, Chinese Buddhist Sculpture, London 18-27 Ma...

Lot 203

A Chinese carved, polychrome and gilded wood seated figure of a Buddha, perhaps Ming Dynasty,

203A Chinese carved, polychrome and gilded wood seated figure of a Buddha, perhaps Ming Dynasty,
Cheffins

16-17th century, on a separate lotus dais, 31cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss...

Lot 204

A Chinese grey stone standing torso of a Buddha, in Northern Qi style,

204A Chinese grey stone standing torso of a Buddha, in Northern Qi style,
Cheffins

showing Gupta influence, on a socketed pedestal, 32.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C R...

Lot 205

A Chinese limestone Stele depicting the Buddha with a Bodhisattva, in early Tang Dynasty style,

205A Chinese limestone Stele depicting the Buddha with a Bodhisattva, in early Tang Dynasty style,
Cheffins

34.5 x 14.5cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 19...

Lot 206

Four Chinese gilt-bronze tomb appliques, in Tang Dynasty style,

206Four Chinese gilt-bronze tomb appliques, in Tang Dynasty style,
Cheffins

depicting lady musicians each with a different instrument, size range 5.5 x 6cm (4)Footnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collect...

Lot 207

A Chinese white marble fragmentary figure of a standing Buddha, hands held in a mudra,

207A Chinese white marble fragmentary figure of a standing Buddha, hands held in a mudra,
Cheffins

17.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980...

Lot 208

A Chinese stucco standing figure of Guanyin, in 6/7th century style,

208A Chinese stucco standing figure of Guanyin, in 6/7th century style,
Cheffins

with vestiges of polychromyFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during...

Lot 209

A Chinese limestone standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, in 6/7th century style,

209A Chinese limestone standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, in 6/7th century style,
Cheffins

18cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 210

A Chinese green stone seated lion, in late Tang Dynasty style,

210A Chinese green stone seated lion, in late Tang Dynasty style,
Cheffins

15.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980...

Lot 211

A Chinese cast iron head of an Official, probably late Ming Dynasty,

211A Chinese cast iron head of an Official, probably late Ming Dynasty,
Cheffins

with drooping moustache, wearing a cap with two crossed ribbons, with paint vestiges,12.5cm highFootnote: Exhibited: London, Oriental Arts Ltd, Ch...

Lot 212

Seven Chinese bronze and gilt bronze small votive Buddhist figures, in 5th-7th century style,

212Seven Chinese bronze and gilt bronze small votive Buddhist figures, in 5th-7th century style,
Cheffins

tallest 9.9 cm (7)Footnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the peri...

Lot 213

Four Chinese bronze and gilt bronze small votive standing Buddhist figures, in 8-10th century style,

213Four Chinese bronze and gilt bronze small votive standing Buddhist figures, in 8-10th century style,
Cheffins

tallest 6.5cm (4)Footnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the perio...

Lot 214

A Chinese grey sandstone Head of Buddha, in Tang Dynasty style,

214A Chinese grey sandstone Head of Buddha, in Tang Dynasty style,
Cheffins

the arched eyebrows framing the urna, the waved hair revealing the usnisa, with vestiges of paint, 20cm highFootnote: Provenance: Acquired from C....

Lot 215

A Chinese white marble fragmentary figure of Guanyin, in 6/7th century style, mid torso only

215A Chinese white marble fragmentary figure of Guanyin, in 6/7th century style, mid torso only
Cheffins

19cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 216

A Chinese white marble standing figure of Guanyin, in Tang Dynasty style,

216A Chinese white marble standing figure of Guanyin, in Tang Dynasty style,
Cheffins

60cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 to...

Lot 217

A Chinese lacquered greystone fragmentary hand clutching a vase, in Song Dynasty style,

217A Chinese lacquered greystone fragmentary hand clutching a vase, in Song Dynasty style,
Cheffins

23.5cm longFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980...

Lot 218

A Chinese sandstone head of a crowned Buddha, in Tang Dynasty style,

218A Chinese sandstone head of a crowned Buddha, in Tang Dynasty style,
Cheffins

30cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 219

A Chinese red sandstone carved head of Avalokiteshvara, in Song Dynasty style,

219A Chinese red sandstone carved head of Avalokiteshvara, in Song Dynasty style,
Cheffins

29.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980...

Lot 220

A Chinese limestone Buddha triad group stele, in Northern Wei Dynasty style,

220A Chinese limestone Buddha triad group stele, in Northern Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

43cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 221

A Chinese white marble fragmentary Buddhist deity on pedestal, in Northern Qi style,

221A Chinese white marble fragmentary Buddhist deity on pedestal, in Northern Qi style,
Cheffins

32.5cm highFootnote: Provenance: Acquired from Dragon Culture, Chow Su San Co Ltd, Hong Kong, 4 November 1996. The Chinese Buddhist statuary and ...

Lot 222

A Chinese limestone Buddhist votive stele, in Northern Wei Dynasty style,

222A Chinese limestone Buddhist votive stele, in Northern Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

30cm highFootnote: Provenance: Acquired from Dragon Culture, Chow Su San Co Ltd, Hong Kong, 7 September 1996. The Chinese Buddhist statuary and a...

Lot 223

A Chinese jade type stone standing figure of a Buddha, in Sui Dynasty style,

223A Chinese jade type stone standing figure of a Buddha, in Sui Dynasty style,
Cheffins

carved in the round, standing full length in loose fitting robes on a lotus dais, 26.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associate...

Lot 224

A Chinese grey limestone fragment carving of the feet of a Buddhist deity, perhaps Wei/Qi Dynasty,

224A Chinese grey limestone fragment carving of the feet of a Buddhist deity, perhaps Wei/Qi Dynasty,
Cheffins

with socketed base, 29cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong duri...

Lot 225

A Chinese red puddingstone crouched hare, in Sui Dynasty style,

225A Chinese red puddingstone crouched hare, in Sui Dynasty style,
Cheffins

13cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 226

A Chinese grey limestone foot fragment from a Buddhist deity, possibly late 6th century,

226A Chinese grey limestone foot fragment from a Buddhist deity, possibly late 6th century,
Cheffins

21cm longFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 227

A Chinese limestone stele fragment carved with apsaras, in Wei Dynasty style,

227A Chinese limestone stele fragment carved with apsaras, in Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

26cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 228

A Chinese white marble aureole fragment with head of a Buddhist deity and apsara,

228A Chinese white marble aureole fragment with head of a Buddhist deity and apsara,
Cheffins

perhaps Northern Qi Dynasty, 16cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong K...

Lot 229

A Chinese limestone standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, in 6th/7th century style,

229A Chinese limestone standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, in 6th/7th century style,
Cheffins

with socketed base, 30cm highbroken into three partsFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss...

Lot 230

A Chinese white marble Buddhist triad stele fragment, in late Wei Dynasty style,

230A Chinese white marble Buddhist triad stele fragment, in late Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

48cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 231

A Chinese grey stone fragment figure of an Avalokiteshvara, in early Tang Dynasty style,

231A Chinese grey stone fragment figure of an Avalokiteshvara, in early Tang Dynasty style,
Cheffins

bust section only, 31.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong dur...

Lot 232

A Chinese grey limestone torso of a Buddha, in Wei Dynasty style,

232A Chinese grey limestone torso of a Buddha, in Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

51.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980...

Lot 233

A Chinese limestone carved mid-torso fragment of a Buddha, in Wei Dynasty style,

233A Chinese limestone carved mid-torso fragment of a Buddha, in Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

28cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 234

A Chinese limestone fragmentary torso of a Buddha, in Wei Dynasty style,

234A Chinese limestone fragmentary torso of a Buddha, in Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

41cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 to...

Lot 235

A Chinese limestone head of Avalokiteshvara, in Ming Dynasty style,

235A Chinese limestone head of Avalokiteshvara, in Ming Dynasty style,
Cheffins

with serene expression and elaborate chignon, crowned by a round diadem and incised with scrolling lotus and clouds, 44c highFootnote: Exhibited: ...

Lot 236

A Chinese limestone head of Avalokiteshvara, in Ming Dynasty style,

236A Chinese limestone head of Avalokiteshvara, in Ming Dynasty style,
Cheffins

with incised urna between the brows, the swept hair supporting a petalled diadem incised with flame motifs, 42cm highFootnote: Exhibited: London, ...

Lot 237

A Chinese carved and polychrome wood seated figure of Sakyamuni Buddha, in Jin style,

237A Chinese carved and polychrome wood seated figure of Sakyamuni Buddha, in Jin style,
Cheffins

60cm highCondition report: weathered/wornFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Ho...

Lot 238

A Chinese carved and polychrome wood seated figure of Maitreya, with elaborate chignon,

238A Chinese carved and polychrome wood seated figure of Maitreya, with elaborate chignon,
Cheffins

 in Liao Dynasty style, 62cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong d...

Lot 239

A Chinese carved & polychrome wood figure of a seated dignitary or immortal,

239A Chinese carved & polychrome wood figure of a seated dignitary or immortal,
Cheffins

possibly Ming 16-17th century, with fearsome expression and wearing flowing open robes, 34cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and assoc...

Lot 240

A Chinese carved and polychrome wood seated figure of Guanyin, perhaps late Ming Dynasty,

240A Chinese carved and polychrome wood seated figure of Guanyin, perhaps late Ming Dynasty,
Cheffins

with elaborate chignon and serene downward gaze, wearing decorated robes with raised detail, hands in dhyana mudra, 64.5cm highFootnote: The Chin...

Lot 241

A group of Chinese white marble and limestone Buddhist head/hand/torso fragments,

241A group of Chinese white marble and limestone Buddhist head/hand/torso fragments,
Cheffins

in Northern Wei/Qi style (5)Footnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during...

Lot 242

A Chinese white marble double Bodhisattva stele, in Wei Dynasty style,

242A Chinese white marble double Bodhisattva stele, in Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

with overarching large aureole, 32.5cm highCondition report: (Broken at knee height)Footnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collec...

Lot 243

A Chinese grey stone Buddhist triad stele with aureole, in Wei Dynasty style,

243A Chinese grey stone Buddhist triad stele with aureole, in Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

30cm highFootnote: Provenance: Acquired from Dragon Culture, Chow Su San Co Ltd, Hong Kong, September 7 1996. The Chinese Buddhist statuary and a...

Lot 244

A Chinese pale stone Buddhist triad stele with aureole, in Wei style,

244A Chinese pale stone Buddhist triad stele with aureole, in Wei style,
Cheffins

29.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 198...

Lot 245

A Chinese grey stone carving of a mythical animal, as a semi-recumbent deer, possibly Tang Dynasty,

245A Chinese grey stone carving of a mythical animal, as a semi-recumbent deer, possibly Tang Dynasty,
Cheffins

27cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 246

A Chinese red and white mottled marble head of a horse, in Han Dynasty style,

246A Chinese red and white mottled marble head of a horse, in Han Dynasty style,
Cheffins

with puddingstone type inclusions, 17cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in...

Lot 247

A Chinese white marble fragmentary figure of a seated Buddhist deity, in 6th/7th century style,

247A Chinese white marble fragmentary figure of a seated Buddhist deity, in 6th/7th century style,
Cheffins

12cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 248

A Chinese white marble fragmentary figure of a Buddha, head and upper body,

248A Chinese white marble fragmentary figure of a Buddha, head and upper body,
Cheffins

with vestigial painted aureole, in 6th/7th century style, 15cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired ...

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