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Click here to subscribeCirca 1000 BC. A cast bronze vessel comprising a globular body and broad neck with a separate elongated trough spout; the neck with broad rim and spout with nine hemispherical appliqués. Good Condition, nice patina; Size: 145mmx260mm;410g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Ca.1000 BC. Elegant Ancient Luristan bronze lost-wax pendant featuring two horse protomes back to back facing outward and joint at the belly, surmounted by a loop used for suspension; Good Condition;Size:75mmx62mm;162g;Provenance: Private Somerset Estate collection of Asian, Ancient and Oriental Art, acquired 1980-2010.
Ca.6th-5th Century BC; NORTHEAST CHINA, A rare, rectangular gold-gilded bronze plaque; finely cast in openwork as two facing each other bulls; nearly flat and undecorated on the back with two vertical loops for attachment (one missing); Good Condition; Size:130mmx63mm;188g; Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970s then passed by descent.
Ca.1200 AD.Medieval Middle East, Turkey / Persia, Seljuk Empire (sometimes Seljuq), A beautiful cast bronze lidded vessel, featuring a cylindrical body with ornate repousse motifs encircling it - geometric forms, organized around repeated triangles of different sizes and orientations. The lid is domed, with a spherical finial and similar repousse decoration. Two leaf-shaped openwork handles and three loops for suspension adorn the sides. Time has given this piece a lovely patina. Good conditionSize:180mmx130mm;954g; Provenance: Important estate collection from London; formed in the 1970s-2000.
Ca. 1000 - 800 BC. Rare Luristan bronze horse bit with cheekpieces; cast in a beautiful style, depicting a human figure between horses. A lovely example which was part of the elaborate equipment of an important person’s horse. Codition: Very good / Cleaned; Size:95mmx190mm;388g; Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970s then passed by descent.
A LARGE FINELY CAST GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF GUANYIN, AND A BRONZE STAND, MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY; PRESENTED SEATED ON THE BACK OF A DRAGON WITH ELABORATE DECORATION AND REMAINS OF GODL GILDING. CONDITION: VERY FINE. Size:560mmx390mm;over 6kg. Provenance: Important London Estate collection of Asian and Oriental Art.
CA. 1100 - 1000 BC A BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL, ZHI EARLY WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY or later . The vessel has an elongated, pear-shaped body of oblong section encircled by a scroll band on the shoulder, and is raised on a spreading pedestal foot encircled by a band of diagonal scroll interrupted by four 'eyes'. The bronze has a dark green patina and some light malachite encrustation. See: Christie's Sale 2726, Lot 1472, price realised 21,250$. Good Condition; Size:145mm;409g; Provenance: From the private collection of mr. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s on the UK art market.
Ca.100-300 AD(Ancient Region of Gandhara; Modern day Pakistan, Afghanistan) A fantastic example of the Western influences in the East; a bronze head of a lady showing an elaborate headdress in typical Roman style; eastern facial features and a bindi decorating the forehead. Very Good Condition; Nice patina;Size:100mm;390g; Provenance: Important estate collection from Oxfordshire; formed in the 1970s-2000.
Ca. 2nd millennium BCE.Central Asia, Bactria-Margiana (BMAC) (Oxus Civilization), Bronze Age; A delightful cast bronze vessel for holding cosmetics, capped by a long lid with BIRDS figure atop that is perhaps attached to stick used for applying kohl. The pot has a highly decorated rounded body with a beaded equator line; Three bent legs with hoof-like feet support it. Based on ancient evidence, we believe that the Bactrian concept of feminine beauty involved cosmetically enhanced dark eyes, which this item would have been used to create. Condition: Good;Size:145mm;78g; Provenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1970s.
The tripod stands on three cabriole legs each forming a stylized head of a dragon; the body is decorated with lotus flowers and scrolls; the shoulders are embellished with two Chi-dragon handles. The cover is surmounted by a gilt bronze dragon-shaped nob and an openwork design of lotus flowers and scroll on the main body of the lid. The stand, is also adorned using the cloisonne' technique depicting a large orange colored lotus in the centre and light blue scrolls around it. Ming Dynasty or later. Very Good Condition; Size:205mmx170mm;1866g; Provenance: Private Somerset Estate collection of Asian, Ancient and Oriental Art, acquired 1980-2010.
Ca. 6th-5th Century BC; NORTHEAST CHINA; The gold gilded bronze plaque; finely cast in openwork as a stylised dog; nearly flat and undecorated on the back with two vertical loops for attachment; Good Condition; Size:65mmx50mm;40g; Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market
Ca.20th C or earlier / Qing style. A magnificent incense burner decorated with lotus blooms and small clouds using light-blue and red glass inlays (cloisonne'). The tripod has a slighty compressed globular form; three cabriole legs each forming the stylised body of a dragon, the gilt bronze heads of which support the body of the censer. The shoulders are embellished with two Chi-dragon handles, each fearsome face detailed with bulging eyes, an arched body adorned by ruyi-shaped scrolls which finish as the dragon’s tail. The cover, decorated with red enmelled lotus and scrolls, is surmounted by a large lion-shaped nob; possibily rapresenting the mythical beast Pixiu .Good Condition; Size:205mmx185mm;1588g; Provenance: Private Somerset Estate collection of Asian, Ancient and Oriental Art, acquired 1980-2010.
11th-10th century BC or later; EARLY WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY; An exceptional example of a bird ritual vessels produced during the Zhou Dynasty; a cast bronze bulbous vessel shaped like a bird with a circular base, functional handle, and detachable head for filling and pouring; unique example;Good Condition; Size:185mmx110mm;1070g; Provenance: From the private collection of mr. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s on the UK art market.
Ca. 20TH c AD or earlier /Ming Dynasty Style, Xuande Period mark. A nice bronze footless incense burner with a slightly asimmetrical globular body. Three indentation working as a support for the incenses on the rim; adorned with a gilded dragon rapresented with powerful eyes and the body twised around the edge.Good Condition; Size:50mmx110mm;257g; Provenance: Private Somerset Estate collection of Asian, Ancient and Oriental Art, acquired 1980-2010.
Ca.19th Century AD; An exquisite bronze figure of Goddes Tara, feminine counter part of the bodhisattava of compassion Avalokiteshvara. Depicted with her right hand raised and the left hand holding a full blown lotus; the serene face is framed by an intricate headdress and the body embelled with precious jewelry and beads; the figure is surrounded by an arch with flames symbolizing awareness. She is also known as the "mother of liberation", and represents the virtues of success in work and achievements. Good Condition; Size:200mmx130mm;900g. Provenance: London Estate collection of Asian and Oriental Art.
Late 20th C AD or earlier. A beautiful bronze Buddha decorated with turquoise and coral appliques. The "awakaned one" is showing a peaceful expression; sitted in a lotus position holding a typical prayer bell in the left hand and a dorje in the right hand. The two objects were the most important ritual items in buddhist tradition; both respectevely symbolizing the sounds of Buddha's voice and the "thunderbolt" of enlightenment. Very Good Condition; intact.Size:330mmx230mm;3920g; Provenance: Private Somerset Estate collection of Asian, Ancient and Oriental Art, acquired 1980-2010.
A very attractive jadaite snuff bottle; hand carved with vertical ribs or flutes with cross cuts on the ribs giving a bamboo style effect. It has a lovely light green / beige celadon color. The stopper has a top of a different material, possibly a different type of red stone and is fitted with a bronze spoon inside the lid. Very Good Condition;Size:77mmx46mm;170.7g; Qing dynasty or earlier. Provenance: Private Somerset Estate collection of Asian, Ancient and Oriental Art, acquired 1980-2010.
Ca.20th C AD and earlier. A set of Chinese snuff bottles in three different styles of decorations. A beautiful bronze enamelled snuff bottle with blue and white coloured glass; adorned with lotus blooms and scrolls; A white raisin and a lacquered bronze example. Very Good Condition;Sie:60mmx73mm;110g; Provenance: Private Somerset Estate collection of Asian, Ancient and Oriental Art, acquired 1980-2010.
Rare Chinese bronze figure of an advancing dragon; depicted with an open mouth; twsited tail and decorated body; beautiful deep green patina. Posibly Han dynasty. Condition: Very good.Size:180mm;363g; Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s; previously acquired in Germany.
Ca. 1000 - 800 BC. Rare Luristan bronze horse bit with cheekpieces, in the form of a horse, cast in a beautiful style, standing on a horizontal base. The center of each horse with large hold for placement of the bit with curled ends. A lovely example which was part of the elaborate equipment of an important person’s horse. Codition: Very good / Cleaned. Size: 120mmx120mm;598g; Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970s then passed by descent.
Ca.20th C AD or earlier /Qing Dynasty Style. A beautiful Chinese bronze incense burner, footless with slighty compressed globular body; single handle and open-work design lid, decorated with incised stylized dragons; surmounded by a spherical nob pierced with a bronze loop. Good Condition; Size:65mmx100mm;658g; Provenance: Private Somerset Estate collection of Asian, Ancient and Oriental Art, acquired 1980-2010.
CA. 1100 - 1000 BC A BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL, ZHI EARLY WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY or later. The vessel has an elongated, pear-shaped body of oblong section encircled by a scroll band on the shoulder, and is raised on a spreading pedestal foot encircled by a band of rabbits facing each other'. The bronze has a dark green patina and some light malachite encrustation. See: Christie's Sale 2726, Lot 1472, price realised 21,250$. Size:140mmx90mm;727g Provenance: From the private collection of mr. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s on the UK art market.
Ca.12th-11th Century BC; LATE SHANG DYNASTY or later. The S-profile body is cast in relief on a plain ground on either side with stylised masks; flanked by pairs of descending kui dragons on each side, separated by a narrow band of two pairs of confronted birds. The tall pedestal foot is cast; The bronze has an olive-green and pale green patina. Condition: Good. Size:190mmx160mm;2700g. Provenance: From the private collection of mr. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s on the UK art market.
Ca. 6th-5th Century BC;NORTHEAST CHINA; Rare gold gilded bronze plaque; finely cast in openwork as a stylised stag; nearly flat and undecorated on the back with two vertical loops for attachment; Good Condition; Size:65mmx50mm;40g; Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.
Ca.19th Century AD; An attractive gilt bronze seated Buddha Shakyamuni in Bhumisparsa Mudra, with its righten hand touching the lotus trone and the left hand resting on its lap holdin an alms bowl; this position, also called "touching earth" symbolizes the moment of the Buddha's enlightment. The broad face with serene, downcast expression and flanked by long earlobes beneath the tight whorls of hair surmounted by a tall usnisa; dressed in loosely draped decorated robes. Very good Condition.Size;225mmx165mm;1800g. Provenance: London Estate collection of Asian and Oriental Art.
Ca. 1100-771 B.C. or later; An Archaic bronze vessel, GUI, EARLY WESTERN ZHOU; Cast below the flaring rim in the centre of the front and back with a bovine mask and four centre-facing dragons above the ribbed bowl, the sides with two handles each; the spreading base with decoration. Condition: Good, with nice patina.Size:113mmx195mm;1446g; Provenance: From the private collection of mr. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s on the UK art market.
Ca.100-300 AD(Ancient Region of Gandhara; Modern day Pakistan, Afghanistan) An attractive bronze figurine of Shakyamuni Buddha, seated on a lotus position; the hands on the bhumisparsha mudra, with its right hand resting on its knee and fingers pointing towards the earth. The face is showing a quiet and serene expression; the eyelids are lowered as if in meditation , the ears are large and the earlobes elongated; its hair showing the charateristic snail-shell curls. Good Condition; Size:155mm;544g; Provenance: Important estate collection from Oxfordshire; formed in the 1970s-2000.
A bronze gilt statue of Shakyamuni Buddha in a meditation pose seated on a double-lotus base; it is showing a Dhyana Mudra with both hands resting on its lap holding an alms bowl. The gilded face shows a quiet and serene expression; an urna is depicted on its forehead symbolizing the third eye and its ability to see past our mundane universe of suffering; the eyelids are lowered as if in meditation , the ears are large and the earlobes elongated; its hair showing the charateristic snail-shell curls. Very Good Condition;Size:310mmx220mm;2313g; Provenance: London Estate collection of Asian and Oriental Art.
Ca.618-907 AD; Chinese Tang Dynasty; The back of the mirror is cast in high relief in the center with a circular loop surrounded by four Tao-tie masks (??) embodying the forces of nature; all encircled by a raised border decorated with geometric patterns; the bronze has a silvery grey patina. Very Good Condition; Size:210mm (Diameter);1485g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK and European art market.
Ca. 6th-5th Century BC.NORTHEAST CHINA; Rare gold gilded bronze plaque; finely cast in openwork as a stylised dog; nearly flat and undecorated on the back with two vertical loops for attachment; Good Condition;Size:65mmx47mm;40g; Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market.
Ca.1100-771 B.C. or later; An Archaic bronze vessel, GUI, EARLY WESTERN ZHOU, Cast below the flaring rim in the centre; with tao-tie mask motifs; and four centre-facing stylised birds above the ribbed bowl, the sides with two handles each ending with beast heads; the spreading base with stylised decoration.; inside inscribed with several characters; Condition: Good, with nice patina. Size:138mmx240mm;2112g; Provenance: From the private collection of mr. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s on the UK art market.
Ca.13th-12th Century BC; LATE SHANG DYNASTY or later.The deep body is raised on three columnar legs and is decorated around the sides with leiwen-filled triangles pendent from a band of stylised dragons. The bronze has an attractive olive-green patina with some minor encrustation and traces of black inlay in the recessed areas.Good Condition; Size:200mmx170mm;1870g; Provenance: From the private collection of mr. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s on the UK art market.
Ca. 1000 - 800 BC. Rare Luristan bronze horse bit with cheekpieces; cast in a beautiful style; OPEN WORK DESIGN. A lovely example which was part of the elaborate equipment of an important person’s horse. Codition: Very good / Cleaned; Size:205mmx90mm;442g; Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970s then passed by descent.
Ca.100-300 AD(Ancient Region of Gandhara; Modern day Pakistan, Afghanistan) A beautiful bronze head, originally part of a bigger figurine, depicting Buddha with the charateristic snail-shell curls; heavy lidded eyes; large ears and elongated earlobes. Good Condition;Nice Patination; Size:77mm;132g; Provenance: Important estate collection from Oxfordshire; formed in the 1970s-2000.
CA. 500 - 600 AD IMPORTANT SASSANIAN BRONZE BOWL DEPICTING SASSANIAN KING; FLORAL AND GEOMETRIC PATTERNS. RARE ARTIFACT. H:97mm/D:320mm 3.82/12.6 inch; 688g; Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in the 1970s then passed by descent, All Items sold by Pax Romana Auctions come with professional Certificate of Authenticity.
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Tongeren, Belgium. This remarkable and graphically strong poster shows the most famous resident of Tongeren, namely the imposing bronze statue of Eburonenkoning Ambiorix from 1866 on the Tongeren Grote Markt, which honors the memorable victory over the Romans in 54 BC. Caesar the Belgians the bravest of all Gauls. Ambiorix poses in Germanic costume, with a battle ax and a dragon helmet. The icon is set in a pop art style of bold purple and olive green tones. Condition: Very good condition, minor stains at edges. Country of printing: Belgium, designer: M. Mathieu, size (cm): 80.5x60, year of printing: 1950s.
An incredible 'as new' Silver Crest Models made 5" gauge model railway live steam locomotive 1366 Class Great Western. Unfired, unused and completely as new. Purchased back in January 2020 (this year) the incredibly well detailed locomotive comes with all its original paperwork, accessories and boiler certificate. The coal-fired live steam loco includes; two outside cylinders, Stephenson valve gear, cast iron cylinder blocks with bronze liners, drain cocks, lubricator, reverser, sprung axle boxes with needle roller bearings, safety valve, pressure gauge. The advertising notes it as ' Ready-To-Run'. An incredible large scale railway locomotive, in perfect 'as new' and completely unused condition. Supplied within its original large wooden packing crate. Approx 70cm long. DELIVERY - This item can be delivered nationwide by courier (pending Government advice - see our website for full statement www.eastbristol.co.uk). Please click on the 'Shipping' tab and view rates for 'Furniture Delivery'. All costs dependant upon size of item and specific location. Please contact us directly for a specific quote.
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