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Lot 38
Twelve Chinese zodiac signs bronze animal heads inspired by the fountains of Yuanmingyuan palace, 19th century, each H 12 cm The Haiyantang (Chinese: ???; pinyin: H?iyàntáng) was an area in the Xiyang Lou (Western style mansions) of the Old Summer Palace, which included the famous Zodiac Fountain - water clock fountain consisting of 12 bronze Chinese zodiac statues. Supposedly designed by Giuseppe Castiglione for the Qianlong Emperor, the statues would spout water to tell the time.The bronze-cast heads of the stone statues were among the treasures looted during the destruction of the Old Summer Palace by British and French expeditionary forces in 1860 during the Second Opium War. Since then, they have been among the most visible examples of attempts to repatriate Chinese art and cultural artifacts. Recently contemporary artist Ai Weiwei created some replicas of these famous Zodiac Heads.
Lot 302
A group of three bamboo summer hats, four offical's 'court' hats and a selection of accessoriesQing DynastyOne bamboo hat with blue glass finial, the other two with gilt-bronze finials; of the 'court' hats, one with beaded coral finial, two with clear glass finials and one with red glass finial, all hats adorned with fringes varying from deep to scarlet red; a beaded coral official's hat's finial; three pleats of hair to be attached to official's hats; a red tassel; and forty-two gilt-bronze robes' buttons.The bamboo hats: 29cm (11 3/8) diam. each (qty).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y
Lot 246
A bronze 'Buddhist symbols' ewerTibet, 18th/19th centuryOf drop-shape section, rising from a splayed foot, decorated in shallow relief with stylised lappet designs, the bulging mid-section with medallions of Buddhist Symbols above two lines of pearls, the neck with two small figures of Garuda, the wide handle adorned with a small caparisoned elephant on top. 29.5cm (11 3/4in) high
Lot 273
A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of AmitayusHeavily cast, seated in padmasana over a double-lotus throne with beaded edges, the deity clad in thickly folded robes and bedecked in elaborate jewellery with a single coral inset, his face downcast in a serene expression under the five-pointed crown, his hands folded in his lap. 25cm (9 7/8in) highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y
Lot 691
A small gilt-splashed bronze tripod incense burnerTwo-character seal mark, Qing Dynasty or laterStanding on three small conical feet, the compressed globular body with a gently lipped rim with upright loop handles, patinated overall to a rich brown hue scattered with gilt splashes.10cm (4in) wide
Lot 680
An archaic style bronze vase and an incense burner and coverQing DynastyThe first of compressed form with taotie masks to each side, the waisted neck flanked with cast mask ring handles; the second set on three coiled chilong feet, below bands of ruyi and archaistic dragon motifs. The largest 16cm (6.1/4in) high. (3).
Lot 677
A bronze 'Shoulao and Immortal' incense burnerMing Dynasty and possibly laterHolding a gourd flask and ruyi, the God of Longevity seated side-saddle on a deer, his robes with traces of gilt lacquer, the deer with spotted gilt-splashes to emulate the dappled fur of the animal. 37.5cm (14 3/4in) high (2).
Lot 692
An archaic bronze ritual tripod vessel, jiaLate Shang/early Western Zhou Dynasty The bulbous vessel divided into three lobes each tapering to a straight leg, simplistically cast with zigzagging bowstrings, flanked with a buffalo head issuing a loop handle, rising to a flaring rim set with two staves with domed caps.23cm (9in) high
Lot 58
A large silvered bronze circular mirrorProbably Western Han DynastyDecorated with four leaves radiating from the central knob, within a band of linked arcs, the third register with stylised mythical beasts and four small bosses, all within a wide plain border, fitted box.20.5cm (8.1/8in) diam. (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: *
Lot 699
Two bronze waterpotsYuan Dynasty, one with Zhizheng four-character mark and of the period (1341-1370)The first vessel and cover of baluster form, cast with panels of brocade design; the second smaller tripod vessel of compressed rounded form with bird form spout, the base with a cast Zhizheng nian zhi reign mark. The largest 10.7cm (4.1/4in) high. (3).
Lot 696
A bronze archaistic ritual food vessel, douProbably Ming DynastyThe globular vessel cast wish stylised taotie in shallow relief and four archaistic phoenixes in appliqué at the rim, all held on the shoulders of four mythical beasts standing on a flat disc supported by a double-baluster stem with upright lappets and c-scrolls, all rising from a domed foot decorated with chilong in shallow relief, the base with a flowerhead surrounded by further c-scrolls, the domed cover with further taotie and phoenix finial. 25.5cm (9 7/8in) high (2).
Lot 690
A gilt-splashed bronze tripod incense burnerXuande seal mark, Qing Dynasty or laterThe compressed globular form heavily cast, standing on three short, flaring feet, all surmounted by a stepped neck and galleried rim, the surface patinated to a warm brown tone and with scattered gilt splashes. 12.2cm (4 7/8in) diam.
Lot 688
A bronze tripod incense burner and coverXuande seal mark, Qing DynastyThe globular body raised on three beast mask legs, flanked with further dragon-head loop handles, the domed cover with an openwork lotus meander and a large Buddhist lion finial, carved wood stand. 29cm (11 3/8in) high (3).
Lot 678
A bronze 'mythical beast' mirror stand and a bronze equestrian groupMing Dynasty and laterThe first modelled as a recumbent horned qilin, with attached cloud-form saddle and crescent shaped support for a mirror; the second equestrian group with a separately cast seated attached figure. The largest 28cm (11in) high. (2).
Lot 693
Two silver and gold inlaid bronze fittings and a miniature vaseWarring States and later Comprising: a fitting of slender hexagonal form, with baluster finial and flaring trumpet terminal, decorated with a central chevron design within scrollwork borders; a silver inlaid bronze chariot fitting decorated with stylised bird and animal motifs; and a miniature baluster form vase with twin phoenix head handles, decorated with scrolling designs and stylised bird head motifs. The chariot fitting 16.2cm (6.3/8in) long. (3).
Lot 554
A cloisonné enamel 'lotus pond' bottle vaseJiaqingThe tapering body decorated with leafy flowering lotus stems and pods issuing from foaming waves on a ripple-effect ground, the neck decorated with formal lotus heads and scrolling foliage, encircled with an applied gilt bronze chilong. 20cm (7.7/8in) high.
Lot 694
A group of five bronze mirrorsHan Dynasty and laterComprising a 'TLV' mirror with mythical animals amidst foliate scrolls, Han Dynasty, 14cm (5 1/2in) diam; a small circular mirror with archaic characters, Han Dynasty, 10cm (4in) diam; a mirror with inscription in a rectangular cartouche, probably Tang or Song Dynasty, 14.7cm (5 3/4in) diam; a mirror with mythical beasts and four raised bosses surrounded by saw-tooth band, Han Dynasty, 12.5cm (4 7/8in) diam, each with fitted box; the fifth with a raised central knob enclosed within four petals and a square lined by archaic characters, the outer field interspersed with TLV motifs and the Four Spirit Animals amidst classic scrolls, the bronze with a silvery-grey patina. 18.5cm (7 1/4in) diam. (9).
Lot 704
A gilt lacquered bronze figure of BudaiMing DynastyCast seated with the right knee raised, holding a string of prayer beads and a large sack, wearing loose robes open at the front, the head supporting a six-pointed crown, each enclosing a figure of Buddha Amitabha, the face with jovial expression, the crown interior and mouth highlighted in red.31.5cm (12.3/8in) high.
Lot 264
A gilt-bronze figure of AmitayusTibet, 17th/18th centuryThe Buddha of Infinite Life cast seated in dhyanasana wearing long robes and jewellery at the chest, flanked with flowing ribbons, the hands in dhyanamudra and cradling an urn, the gently smiling face crowned with a five-pointed tiara, the face and hair painted in consecration with gilt, blue and red, the base open. 18cm (7 1/8in) high
Lot 301
A group of seven various blue, pink, red glass and gilt bronze 'official's hat' finialsQing DynastyComprising one red glass finial with filigree mount with dragons and flaming pearls; a gilt-bronze finial with prunus blossoms and pearls, a pink finial mounted on a cast base with peaches, bats and 'shou' roundels; and four blue glass finials, the mounts variously decorated with prunus blossoms, peacock feather, pearls and cash and bats.The largest 6.4cm (2 1/2in) high (7).
Lot 684
A pair of circular bronze jardinièresProbably 19th centuryEach raised on a cylindrical and stepped base, the body flanked with lion mask handles, each beast face modelled with wide open mouth, the bodies incised with decorative ribbed bands, one vessel with fixed wooden base. 36.5cm (14.3/8in) diam. (2).
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