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Lot 129

A Chinese limestone square ancestor box and lid, perhaps 6/7th century,

129A Chinese limestone square ancestor box and lid, perhaps 6/7th century,
Cheffins

the chamfered cover with extensive inscription and foliate detail, 39 x 39cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was...

Lot 130

A Chinese grey limestone torso of the enrobed Buddha, in Northern Qi Dynasty style,

130A Chinese grey limestone torso of the enrobed Buddha, in Northern Qi Dynasty style,
Cheffins

the hands originally in abhaya and varada mudra, close fitting robes with U-shaped folds and long draped sleeves, 76.5cm highFootnote: Provenance:...

Lot 131

A Chinese red sandstone torso of Avalokiteshvara, in Sui/Tang style,

131A Chinese red sandstone torso of Avalokiteshvara, in Sui/Tang style,
Cheffins

56cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 132

A Chinese grey limestone torso of Buddha standing, Wei Dynasty style,

132A Chinese grey limestone torso of Buddha standing, Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

wearing flowing robes, 72cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong d...

Lot 133

A Chinese carved greystone group of a Chinese couple in loving embrace,

133A Chinese carved greystone group of a Chinese couple in loving embrace,
Cheffins

29.5cm highFootnote: The present lot is similar to an example in the Palace Museum, Beijing. The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collect...

Lot 134

A Chinese grey limestone fragmentary figure of the standing Buddha,

134A Chinese grey limestone fragmentary figure of the standing Buddha,
Cheffins

lower torso, Northern Qi typeFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong duri...

Lot 135

A Chinese grey limestone fragment of the robed Buddha, perhaps Northern Qi Dynasty,

135A Chinese grey limestone fragment of the robed Buddha, perhaps Northern Qi Dynasty,
Cheffins

lower body, vestiges of old paint, 61cm highFootnote: Provenance: Acquired from Delicate House, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 12 April 1997. The Chinese...

Lot 136

A Chinese stone votive stele, possibly Northern Wei Dynasty,

136A Chinese stone votive stele, possibly Northern Wei Dynasty,
Cheffins

tapering rectangular with registers of Buddhist figures, 62cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired ...

Lot 137

A Chinese stone seated Arhat, perhaps Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 907 AD),

137A Chinese stone seated Arhat, perhaps Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 907 AD),
Cheffins

with peaceful expression, enrobed, holding a rosary, on wooden base, 76 x 37cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection w...

Lot 138

A Chinese stone seated Arhat, perhaps Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 907 AD),

138A Chinese stone seated Arhat, perhaps Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 907 AD),
Cheffins

with peaceful expression, enrobed, holding a rosary, on wooden base, 71.5 x 36cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection...

Lot 139

A Chinese grey stone standing figure of Guanyin, in Sui Dynasty style,

139A Chinese grey stone standing figure of Guanyin, in Sui Dynasty style,
Cheffins

62cm high excluding socketFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during ...

Lot 140

A Chinese limestone torso of an enrobed female figure, in Tang Dynasty style,

140A Chinese limestone torso of an enrobed female figure, in Tang Dynasty style,
Cheffins

42.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980...

Lot 141

A highly decorative Chinese green marble standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, Northern Qi style,

141A highly decorative Chinese green marble standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, Northern Qi style,
Cheffins

carved in the round, enrobed and bejewelled, standing barefoot, 44.5 cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was...

Lot 142

A Chinese limestone seated Buddha, headless, perhaps Northern Wei Dynasty,

142A Chinese limestone seated Buddha, headless, perhaps Northern Wei Dynasty,
Cheffins

52cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 to...

Lot 143

A grey stone/limestone standing Bodhisattva torso, perhaps Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577 AD)

143A grey stone/limestone standing Bodhisattva torso, perhaps Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577 AD)
Cheffins

perhaps from the vicinity of Qingzhou, Shandong Province, carved in the round, enrobed and with luxurious jewellery, sashes and tie, carved in per...

Lot 144

A painted stucco head of Buddha, perhaps Jin Dynasty (1115 A.D - 1234 A.D),

144A painted stucco head of Buddha, perhaps Jin Dynasty (1115 A.D - 1234 A.D),
Cheffins

A large painted and lacquered stucco head of Buddha with a tranquil expression, the eyes half open and inlaid with black glass, the mouth highligh...

Lot 145

A dark limestone torso of a Bodhisattva, perhaps Northern Qi Dynasty (550 AD - 577 AD),

145A dark limestone torso of a Bodhisattva, perhaps Northern Qi Dynasty (550 AD - 577 AD),
Cheffins

probably from the vicinity of Qingzhou, Shandong Province, standing barefoot on a lotus pedestal, carved in perfect symmetry and wearing an elabor...

Lot 146

A cream stone recumbent water buffalo, perhaps Tang Dynasty or earlier,

146A cream stone recumbent water buffalo, perhaps Tang Dynasty or earlier,
Cheffins

with detailed features, 73 x 23cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong ...

Lot 147

A Chinese stone Buddhist stele, perhaps Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386-534),

147A Chinese stone Buddhist stele, perhaps Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 386-534),
Cheffins

with six carved registers on the front and back, including uppermost triad of Shakyamuni Buddha beneath foliage and votive figures, 190 x 31cm, on...

Lot 148

A Chinese black stone tomb panel, perhaps Han Dynasty (206 B.C - 220 A.D),

148A Chinese black stone tomb panel, perhaps Han Dynasty (206 B.C - 220 A.D),
Cheffins

incised and carved in low relief with a lady in robes amongst flowers and birds, 118 x 48 x 6cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associ...

Lot 149

A limestone Buddha, perhaps Northern Wei, China,

149A limestone Buddha, perhaps Northern Wei, China,
Cheffins

probably from the vicinity of Qingzhou, Shandong Province, Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD, a luminous white limestone torso of the Buddha, once p...

Lot 150

A red pudding stone carving of a Crouched Pixiu/Chimera, Northern Qi Dynasty style,

150A red pudding stone carving of a Crouched Pixiu/Chimera, Northern Qi Dynasty style,
Cheffins

in stalking pose, fierce open jaw, on integral rectangular base, 33 x 16.5cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was...

Lot 151

A white marble figure of Avalokiteshvara, lower body only, in Tang Dynasty style,

151A white marble figure of Avalokiteshvara, lower body only, in Tang Dynasty style,
Cheffins

with falling robes and jewellery, 54cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in ...

Lot 152

A Chinese grey veined stone Buddhist triad group, Northern Wei Dynasty style,

152A Chinese grey veined stone Buddhist triad group, Northern Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

the central figure of Buddha in dhyana mudra, framed by a figurative aureole, flanked by lions and two Bodhisattvas, the back carved with further ...

Lot 153

A Chinese grey stone lidded stupa urn, Sui Dynasty style,

153A Chinese grey stone lidded stupa urn, Sui Dynasty style,
Cheffins

the petalled lid with lotus finial, over a swagged canopy with Buddhist supporters, with inscription 'May blessings be bestowed perpetually…..her ...

Lot 154

A Chinese grey veined stone Buddhist triad group, Northern Wei Dynasty style,

154A Chinese grey veined stone Buddhist triad group, Northern Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

with central seated figure of Buddha flanked by two Bodhisattvas, within an aureole of figures and flames, the base with figurative niches, 47cm h...

Lot 155

A Chinese bronze tripod cylindrical vessel Zun, probably Warring States,

155A Chinese bronze tripod cylindrical vessel Zun, probably Warring States,
Cheffins

with ring side handles, with three registers of lozenge motifs, raised on tripod feet, 17 x 18cmFootnote: Provenance: Acquired from Art Treasures ...

Lot 156

A Chinese carved sandstone Buddhist deity, headless, Northern Zhou Dynasty style,

156A Chinese carved sandstone Buddhist deity, headless, Northern Zhou Dynasty style,
Cheffins

wearing falling robes, with traces of paint, on a modern base, 61cm high, total height including base, 71cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuar...

Lot 157

A Chinese limestone head of Buddha, Northern Qi style,

157A Chinese limestone head of Buddha, Northern Qi style,
Cheffins

with serene face and arched eye brows, and long pendulous ears, 35cm highFootnote: Guo li gu gong bow u yuan. Bian wei yuan hui, Chinese Art in Ov...

Lot 158

A Chinese pale stone seated figure of Guanyin, in meditative pose, on pedestal, Tang Dynasty style,

158A Chinese pale stone seated figure of Guanyin, in meditative pose, on pedestal, Tang Dynasty style,
Cheffins

38cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 ...

Lot 159

A Chinese sandstone torso of Avalokiteshvara, in Sui/early Tang style,

159A Chinese sandstone torso of Avalokiteshvara, in Sui/early Tang style,
Cheffins

52cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 160

A Chinese white marble fragmentary upper body of Avalokiteshvara, or Manjusri,

160A Chinese white marble fragmentary upper body of Avalokiteshvara, or Manjusri,
Cheffins

in Tang Dynasty style, 36cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong du...

Lot 161

A Chinese grey limestone torso of a Buddha, Northern Qi Dynasty style,

161A Chinese grey limestone torso of a Buddha, Northern Qi Dynasty style,
Cheffins

carved in the round, the Kasaya leaves the right shoulder bare, the lines of the garment are depicted intaglio in single and double lines, 73cm hi...

Lot 162

A Chinese grey veined marble Seated Buddha, in Northern Wei style,

162A Chinese grey veined marble Seated Buddha, in Northern Wei style,
Cheffins

depicted in peaceful meditative pose on a figurative dais, carved with arcades of Buddhas in niches and lions around the frieze, 44cm highFootnote...

Lot 163

A Chinese pottery recumbent hound, Wei Dynasty,

163A Chinese pottery recumbent hound, Wei Dynasty,
Cheffins

with golden painted coat, 10cm longFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kon...

Lot 164

A Chinese limestone torso of a Bodhisattva, Northern Qi Dynasty style,

164A Chinese limestone torso of a Bodhisattva, Northern Qi Dynasty style,
Cheffins

carved in the round, wearing a yingluo pendant and long skirt, a broad band at the waist, 60cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and as...

Lot 165

A Chinese sandstone fragmentary Kylin, Qi Dynasty style,

165A Chinese sandstone fragmentary Kylin, Qi Dynasty style,
Cheffins

with polychrome painted detail, 30cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Ho...

Lot 166

A Chinese white marble figure of a Buddha, lower body only, Northern Qi style,

166A Chinese white marble figure of a Buddha, lower body only, Northern Qi style,
Cheffins

carved in the round, wearing a Kasaya, 36cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OB...

Lot 167

A Chinese pale grey stone figure of a Buddha, torso and legs, Northern Qi Dynasty style,

167A Chinese pale grey stone figure of a Buddha, torso and legs, Northern Qi Dynasty style,
Cheffins

78cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 168

A Chinese cream stone stele fragment with two apsara musicians, possibly Wei Dynasty,

168A Chinese cream stone stele fragment with two apsara musicians, possibly Wei Dynasty,
Cheffins

33.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980...

Lot 169

A Chinese limestone head of Avalokiteshvara, perhaps Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD),

169A Chinese limestone head of Avalokiteshvara, perhaps Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD),
Cheffins

with downward gaze and elaborate tall diadem, centred by a small figure of Amitabha and flanked by Bodhisattvas, 21cm highFootnote: Exhibited: Lon...

Lot 170

A Chinese white banded grey stone figure of a Seated Buddha, in Wei Dynasty style,

170A Chinese white banded grey stone figure of a Seated Buddha, in Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

31cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 ...

Lot 171

A Chinese carved sandstone robed torso of a Buddhist deity, in Tang Dynasty style,

171A Chinese carved sandstone robed torso of a Buddhist deity, in Tang Dynasty style,
Cheffins

46.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 ...

Lot 172

A Chinese grey stone figure of a seated Buddha, in Wei Dynasty style,

172A Chinese grey stone figure of a seated Buddha, in Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

with flaming aureole and five acolytes, 65cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss O...

Lot 173

A Chinese sandstone crowned head of Avalokiteshvara, in Tang Dynasty style,

173A Chinese sandstone crowned head of Avalokiteshvara, in Tang Dynasty style,
Cheffins

32cm highFootnote: Provenance: Acquired from Rama Arts Gallery, Hong Kong 14 October 1988 ($23,000HK). The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associat...

Lot 174

A Chinese mottled marble seated meditating Guanyin, in Wei Dynasty style,

174A Chinese mottled marble seated meditating Guanyin, in Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

with aureole, 43.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during t...

Lot 175

A Chinese limestone standing Avalokiteshvara, in Northern Qi style,

175A Chinese limestone standing Avalokiteshvara, in Northern Qi style,
Cheffins

wearing bejewelled robes, 50.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong K...

Lot 176

A Chinese limestone standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, Northern Qi Dynasty style,

176A Chinese limestone standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, Northern Qi Dynasty style,
Cheffins

with vestiges of paint, 47cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong ...

Lot 177

A Chinese white marble Buddhist triad group, in Northern/Eastern Wei style,

177A Chinese white marble Buddhist triad group, in Northern/Eastern Wei style,
Cheffins

with aureole, vestiges of paint, 33cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in H...

Lot 178

A Chinese mottled dark stone seated Buddhist deity, in Wei Dynasty style,

178A Chinese mottled dark stone seated Buddhist deity, in Wei Dynasty style,
Cheffins

with acolytes, 38cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during th...

Lot 179

A Chinese grey veined stone Buddhist triad group, also on reverse, in Eastern Wei style,

179A Chinese grey veined stone Buddhist triad group, also on reverse, in Eastern Wei style,
Cheffins

31.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980...

Lot 180

A Chinese brown mottled stone Buddhist small votive stele, possibly Northern Wei Dynasty,

180A Chinese brown mottled stone Buddhist small votive stele, possibly Northern Wei Dynasty,
Cheffins

on socketed separate stand, decorated with "100 Buddhas", 30cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired...

Lot 181

A Chinese veined marble seated figure of Laozi, in Northern Wei style, on pedestal,

181A Chinese veined marble seated figure of Laozi, in Northern Wei style, on pedestal,
Cheffins

44cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 182

A Chinese grey pottery architectural tile relief, perhaps Han Dynasty,

182A Chinese grey pottery architectural tile relief, perhaps Han Dynasty,
Cheffins

decorated with three horse drawn carriage, 41.4 x 46.5cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger...

Lot 183

A Chinese grey stone seated figure of Maitreya, in Tang style, crowned,

183A Chinese grey stone seated figure of Maitreya, in Tang style, crowned,
Cheffins

61cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 184

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

184A Chinese white marble fragmentary torso of a Buddhist deity, in 6th/7th century 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 t...

Lot 185

A Chinese stone recumbent Fo dog, possibly Sui Dynasty (581 AD - 618 AD),

185A Chinese stone recumbent Fo dog, possibly Sui Dynasty (581 AD - 618 AD),
Cheffins

with open jaw, fragment, 33 x 50cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong...

Lot 186

A Chinese stone recumbent foo dog, perhaps Sui Dynasty (581AD - 618 AD),

186A Chinese stone recumbent foo dog, perhaps Sui Dynasty (581AD - 618 AD),
Cheffins

with open jaw, fragment, 20 x 44cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong...

Lot 187

A Chinese red sandstone standing figure of a Buddhist monk, in early Tang Dynasty style,

187A Chinese red sandstone standing figure of a Buddhist monk, in early Tang Dynasty style,
Cheffins

53cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 188

A Chinese gilt bronze standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, Republic or later,

188A Chinese gilt bronze standing figure of Avalokiteshvara, Republic or later,
Cheffins

with inset paste stones, on lotus dais, 37cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss O...

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