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Lot 2905
DING WARE ‘MYTHICAL BEAST’ PAPER WEIGHT
宋 定窯獨角獸紙謓
Song Dynasty period.
The mythical beast lays recumbent to the ground, with a single horn on
the head, scaly body, and glazed overall in greyish white, the bottom and
inside of mouth unglazed.
Height: 3 3/4 in (9.5 cm)
Width: 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm)
$1,800 - $2,800
Lot 2906
CELADON GLAZED GUANYIN FIGURE
宋 影青觀音
Song Dynasty period.
The figure depicts Avalokitesvara seated on a raised lotus throne pad,
dressed in decorative bead necklace, crown, and draped cloth, eyes open
with serene expression, glazed overall in light celadon yingqing color, with
crackle patterns, bottom unglazed.
Height: 7 in (17.8 cm)
Diameter: 2 3/4 in (7.0 cm)
$2,500 - $3,200
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