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Lot 371

A Tibetan gilt copper Prabha Mandorla, 16th/17th century,

371A Tibetan gilt copper Prabha Mandorla, 16th/17th century,
Cheffins

mounted and in relief with deities, inset with coloured glass, on a perspex stand, 14cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated...

Lot 372

A Tibetan gilt bronze small figure Vajrapani, probably 14th century,

372A Tibetan gilt bronze small figure Vajrapani, probably 14th century,
Cheffins

in fierce standing pose, holding a vajraFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong...

Lot 373

A Khassamalla type gilt copper Buddha, perhaps 14th/15th century,

373A Khassamalla type gilt copper Buddha, perhaps 14th/15th century,
Cheffins

seated on a high double lotus plinth, with engraved base plate, 7.9cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was ac...

Lot 374

A Tibetan gilt-bronze tara torso fragment, 19th century,

374A Tibetan gilt-bronze tara torso fragment, 19th century,
Cheffins

heavily bejewelled, vestiges of paint, 20cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE...

Lot 375

A Tibetan Thangka, 19th century, depicting the Lama Tsongkhapa,

375A Tibetan Thangka, 19th century, depicting the Lama Tsongkhapa,
Cheffins

within a cloudy mountainous landscape, framed, edged in silk, 46 x 34cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acqui...

Lot 376

A Tibetan large courtyard Thangka, 18th century,

376A Tibetan large courtyard Thangka, 18th century,
Cheffins

the central Buddha flanked by green and white taras, mountain ranges above, with lower rows of acolytes and lamas, in worn condition, the frame ed...

Lot 377

An East Tibetan Thangka, depicting a white tara, 18th/19th century,

377An East Tibetan Thangka, depicting a white tara, 18th/19th century,
Cheffins

cupped within a pink lotus, amongst mountains, 34 x 23cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger ...

Lot 378

A Nepalese bronze seated figure of a Buddha, possibly 15th/16th century,

378A Nepalese bronze seated figure of a Buddha, possibly 15th/16th century,
Cheffins

enrobed and with a gentle downward gaze, open base, 12.5cm highFootnote:The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C ...

Lot 379

A Tibetan gilt bronze seated Amitayus, 18th century,

379A Tibetan gilt bronze seated Amitayus, 18th century,
Cheffins

blue coloured hair, lacking lower arms, on a flat triangular plinth, 9.4cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was ac...

Lot 380

A Tibetan fragmentary bronze head of Avalokiteshvara, probably 16th/17th century,

380A Tibetan fragmentary bronze head of Avalokiteshvara, probably 16th/17th century,
Cheffins

inset with coloured glass and with paint vestiges, 15cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Ro...

Lot 381

A West Tibetan fragmentary bronze figure of the four armed deity Chenrezig, 16th/17th century,

381A West Tibetan fragmentary bronze figure of the four armed deity Chenrezig, 16th/17th century,
Cheffins

standing holding a lotus, on a metal stand, 12cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Mos...

Lot 382

A Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva fragment, 14th/15th century,

382A Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva fragment, 14th/15th century,
Cheffins

inset with coloured stones, on a stand, 9cm highFootnote:The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE ...

Lot 383

A Tibetan gilt copper small Stupa, 19th century,

383A Tibetan gilt copper small Stupa, 19th century,
Cheffins

raised on a double lotus plinth, 7cm highFootnote:The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong...

Lot 384

A Tibetan gilt-copper lower torso fragment of a deity, 18th century,

384A Tibetan gilt-copper lower torso fragment of a deity, 18th century,
Cheffins

in sweeping robes, repousse with jewels, some still with turquoise or red pigment, with paper prayer rolls internally, 29cm highFootnote: The Chin...

Lot 385

A Tibetan Thangka, 19th century,

385A Tibetan Thangka, 19th century,
Cheffins

depicting a central Buddha surrounded by taras and acolytes, 61 x 50 cm, framedFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection w...

Lot 386

A Tibetan Thangka, 19th century,

386A Tibetan Thangka, 19th century,
Cheffins

depicting the Lama Tsongkapa in a cloudy mountain landscape, 33 x 22cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquir...

Lot 387

A Tibetan carved and parcel gilt-wood manuscript cover, 14th/15th century or later,

387A Tibetan carved and parcel gilt-wood manuscript cover, 14th/15th century or later,
Cheffins

carved with a Buddha triad divided by scrolls, within a foliate carved border, 12 x 30.5cmFootnote: Provenance: Acquired from Zee Stone Gallery, C...

Lot 388

A Nepalese gilt-copper repousse upper torso of a Buddha, 18th century,

388A Nepalese gilt-copper repousse upper torso of a Buddha, 18th century,
Cheffins

22cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 to...

Lot 389

A Tibetan painted and carved wood travelling altar, 18th/19th century,

389A Tibetan painted and carved wood travelling altar, 18th/19th century,
Cheffins

with raised polychrome decoration, 62 x 62.5 x 32cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss ...

Lot 390

A Tibetan painted wood seated figure of a monk, 18th/19th century,

390A Tibetan painted wood seated figure of a monk, 18th/19th century,
Cheffins

on a rug covered cushioned base, with ink inscription, 15.6cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired b...

Lot 391

A Tibetan bronze fragmentary small Buddha, seated in meditation, 16th century or later,

391A Tibetan bronze fragmentary small Buddha, seated in meditation, 16th century or later,
Cheffins

6cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 to...

Lot 392

An Indian/Nepalese carved and polished blackstone tara,

392An Indian/Nepalese carved and polished blackstone tara,
Cheffins

seated on a double lotus plinth, 12/13th century or later, with inscription, 5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collec...

Lot 393

A carved Grey Stone Tara in 16th century style, Chinese in Nepalese taste, 20th century,

393A carved Grey Stone Tara in 16th century style, Chinese in Nepalese taste, 20th century,
Cheffins

the beautiful deity against a mandorla, on a lotus double plinth 37cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was ac...

Lot 394

A Tibetan carved wood manuscript cover, 14th/15th century or later,

394A Tibetan carved wood manuscript cover, 14th/15th century or later,
Cheffins

centrally with three equally spaced Buddhist deities and acolytes divided by scrolls, gadrooned integral frame, 12 x 37cmFootnote: Provenance: Acq...

Lot 395

A Tibetan gilt bronze seated Monk, 19th century or possibly earlier,

395A Tibetan gilt bronze seated Monk, 19th century or possibly earlier,
Cheffins

on indented rectangular plinth, 9cm highFootnote: Provenance: Acquired from Chinese Antiques Co, Hong Kong, 14 September 1986. The Chinese Buddhis...

Lot 396

A Tibetan gilt-copper lotus pedestal fragment in 14th century style, 19th/20th century,

396A Tibetan gilt-copper lotus pedestal fragment in 14th century style, 19th/20th century,
Cheffins

repousse with deities in arched niches and vajras, 17.3 x 35cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C ...

Lot 397

A Sino-Tibetan Silvered bronze small seated figure of a Monk, circa 1800,

397A Sino-Tibetan Silvered bronze small seated figure of a Monk, circa 1800,
Cheffins

his right arm on a vase, raised upon a rug covered cushion base, 5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acq...

Lot 398

A Tibetan gilt-bronze Ganesh fragment from a Mahakala statue, 19th century,

398A Tibetan gilt-bronze Ganesh fragment from a Mahakala statue, 19th century,
Cheffins

4cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 to ...

Lot 399

A Tibetan Lhasa official's earring, 19th century

399A Tibetan Lhasa official's earring, 19th century
Cheffins

composed of turquoise matrix and glass, with freshwater type pearl, 13.2cm longFootnote: Provenance: Acquired from Zee Stone Gallery, Hong Kong 1 ...

Lot 400

A Nepalese black polished stone seated Buddha with arched aureole, probably 20th century,

400A Nepalese black polished stone seated Buddha with arched aureole, probably 20th century,
Cheffins

holding a vajra, flanked by antelope supporters, 17.5cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger M...

Lot 401

A Nepalese black stone Kalajambhala Mahakali, 20th century,

401A Nepalese black stone Kalajambhala Mahakali, 20th century,
Cheffins

25cm highFootnote: Footnote: (see Sotheby pp123 21.9.05 New York). The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger...

Lot 402

A Tibetan pottery Vajrapani, 18th/19th century,

402A Tibetan pottery Vajrapani, 18th/19th century,
Cheffins

the fierce deity wearing a belt of human heads tied up by their hair, within a flaming aureole, 29cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary a...

Lot 403

A Tibetan gilt-copper throne back, possibly 13-15th century

403A Tibetan gilt-copper throne back, possibly 13-15th century
Cheffins

with bracketed arched inner frame contour, engraved with dragons, lions and precious Buddhist objects, 67cm x 46cmFootnote: Provenance: Acquired f...

Lot 404

A Tibetan carved, painted, and lacquered wood Tara fragment, possibly 17th century,

404A Tibetan carved, painted, and lacquered wood Tara fragment, possibly 17th century,
Cheffins

crowned and wearing jewellery, 16.8cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Ho...

Lot 405

A Tibetan mottled stone figure of Vajrapani, possibly 13th century,

405A Tibetan mottled stone figure of Vajrapani, possibly 13th century,
Cheffins

in fierce standing pose with skulls in his hair, 8.5cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Rog...

Lot 406

A Tibetan stucco votive tablet depicting Mahayama with Dakini on a lotus, 19th century,

406A Tibetan stucco votive tablet depicting Mahayama with Dakini on a lotus, 19th century,
Cheffins

with red painted detail, the partial hand print of the maker impressed in the reverse, 7.5cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated...

Lot 407

An Indian/Nepalese Stucco multi-headed Avalokitesvara, 18th century or later,

407An Indian/Nepalese Stucco multi-headed Avalokitesvara, 18th century or later,
Cheffins

and four others similar, including a coloured example of the Young Lama Tsongkapa, (5)Footnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated colle...

Lot 408

A Tibetan painted plaster figure of Milarepa fasting, 19th century,

408A Tibetan painted plaster figure of Milarepa fasting, 19th century,
Cheffins

seated on a tiger rug covered stone, papered base, 10cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Ro...

Lot 409

A Tibetan painted plaster votive plaque depicting Mahakali, probably 19th century,

409A Tibetan painted plaster votive plaque depicting Mahakali, probably 19th century,
Cheffins

9cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 to ...

Lot 410

A Chinese black limestone pedestal oil-lamp, perhaps Northern Wei Dynasty

410A Chinese black limestone pedestal oil-lamp, perhaps Northern Wei Dynasty
Cheffins

on octagonal stem and square base 43.5cm high; another similar smaller greenstone example 32.5cm high (2)Condition report: The black oil lamp: Puc...

Lot 411

A group of three Philippines carved wood figures of saints,

411A group of three Philippines carved wood figures of saints,
Cheffins

with painted details, sizes range 40 - 44cm; a painting of a winged saint on wooden panel, 42 x 28cm, 19/20th century (4)Footnote: The Chinese Bud...

Lot 412

A group of five Philippines carved wood figures and heads of saints, 19/20th century

412A group of five Philippines carved wood figures and heads of saints, 19/20th century
Cheffins

three with vestiges of painted detail, sizes range 15 - 36.5cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C ...

Lot 413

A Philippines carved bone figure of the Holy Mother of Christ, 18th/19th century,

413A Philippines carved bone figure of the Holy Mother of Christ, 18th/19th century,
Cheffins

7.2cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Roger Moss OBE in Hong Kong during the period 1980 t...

Lot 414

A bone circular plaque, possibly Central Asia,

414A bone circular plaque, possibly Central Asia,
Cheffins

carved in relief with Hindu (?) deity flanked by a lion and human headed serpent, 7.3cm diameterFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associ...

Lot 416

An Indian carved pink sandstone fragmentary head and upper torso of Shiva,

416An Indian carved pink sandstone fragmentary head and upper torso of Shiva,
Cheffins

perhaps 13/14th century or later, wearing a crown, on a modern metal stand, 24cmFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection ...

Lot 417

A group of three Indian pink and cream coloured stone Shiva fragments, 13th/14th century style,

417A group of three Indian pink and cream coloured stone Shiva fragments, 13th/14th century style,
Cheffins

one as a crouched figure, 16.5cm; a head, 13cm and a torso fragment, 19cm (3)Footnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was...

Lot 418

A French carved limestone Head of Christ circa 1450,

418A French carved limestone Head of Christ circa 1450,
Cheffins

with long curling hair and short beard, with downward gaze, 19 x 19cm wideFootnote: Provenance: Acquired from Joanna Booth, 29 October 2012Conditi...

Lot 419

A French carved limestone torso fragment of an enrobed bishop saint,

419A French carved limestone torso fragment of an enrobed bishop saint,
Cheffins

probably Burgundy, circa 1450-1500, arms out held in a supplication, vestiges of original polychromy, 45 x 20 x 14cmFootnote: Provenance: Acquired...

Lot 420

A pottery jug, possibly English or French 14/15th century,

420A pottery jug, possibly English or French 14/15th century,
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 421

An English carved oak gothic tracery fragment, probably 15th century,

421An English carved oak gothic tracery fragment, probably 15th century,
Cheffins

pierced and with partial painted detail in red, white and green, on a modern oak display plinth, 20.5 x 50cmFootnote: Provenance: Acquired from Je...

Lot 422

A Chinese puddingstone turned circular bowl,

422A Chinese puddingstone turned circular bowl,
Cheffins

applied white metal rim 11cm diameter; a greenstone circular lidded "woven" box 12.5cm diameter and a Sino-Tibetan hardwood, metal lined tea bowl,...

Lot 423

Three Chinese tab handled pottery ear cups, Han Dynasty or earlier,

423Three Chinese tab handled pottery ear cups, Han Dynasty or earlier,
Cheffins

one with iridescent green glaze 13.5cm long; the others unglazed 13.5cm and 13cm respectively (3)Footnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and assoc...

Lot 424

A group of four Chinese vessels,

424A group of four Chinese vessels,
Cheffins

comprising an agate lobed pedestal cup, Tang style 5.4cm high; a dark stone pierced censer, 10cm high; a green stone quatre-lobed tray, in Tang st...

Lot 425

A Chinese Pekin glass dark amber vase with trumpet neck and faceted body,

425A Chinese Pekin glass dark amber vase with trumpet neck and faceted body,
Cheffins

bearing engraved 4 character mark, possibly Jiaqing (1796-1820), 17cm highFootnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was ac...

Lot 426

A Chinese turned and carved white marble barbed circular shallow dish, possibly late Tang Dynasty,

426A Chinese turned and carved white marble barbed circular shallow dish, possibly late Tang Dynasty,
Cheffins

28cm diameter; and another similar, later, 31cm diameter (2)Footnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C Ro...

Lot 427

A Chinese turned wood brush pot, probably Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century,

427A Chinese turned wood brush pot, probably Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century,
Cheffins

13.8cm high, and a turned black stone example, 18.3cm high (2)Footnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collection was acquired by C ...

Lot 428

A Tibetan leather covered document chest, probably 18th century,

428A Tibetan leather covered document chest, probably 18th century,
Cheffins

with scroll gilded iron strengthening brackets throughout, 78 cm wideFootnote: Provenance: Acquired from Zee Stone Gallery, Hong Kong 19 February ...

Lot 430

A Chinese granite altar table, probably 16th/17th century,

430A Chinese granite altar table, probably 16th/17th century,
Cheffins

80 x 195 x 37cmFootnote: Provenance: Acquired from Ho Cheung Antique Furniture, Central Hong Kong, 4 May 1996. The Chinese Buddhist statuary and a...

Lot 431

An Egyptian faience shabti figure, impressed with hieroglyphics,

431An Egyptian faience shabti figure, impressed with hieroglyphics,
Cheffins

14cm high; and a string of Egyptian faience and other beads 35cm parallel length (2)Footnote: The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collect...

Lot 432

A Greek attic-red pottery and black glazed kylix (wine cup), Apulian, circa 300 B.C

432A Greek attic-red pottery and black glazed kylix (wine cup), Apulian, circa 300 B.C
Cheffins

22.5cm wideFootnote: Provenance: Acquired from the Parthenon Gallery, London (date untraced). The Chinese Buddhist statuary and associated collect...

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