Lidded square-section vessel (fanghu) adorned with ring handles to the lid; reserved detailing depicting mythic bird creatures, geometric and floral motifs, repeated on the interior and exterior of the lid; two lateral loop handles on rings. 2.24 kg, 29 cm high



From a West Country, UK, collection, formed in the 1990s.

Modelled on a rectangular base, the horse standing with a rounded saddlecloth; the rider modelled seated in the saddle, right arm raised and left arm held before the body; right hand modelled empty to accept a bow or other weapon; some restoration. 1.54 kg, 29.5 cm



Ex North Yorkshire, UK, collection, 1990s.

Hollow-formed with splayed legs and tail, bulbous body and plumage detailing; crest damaged. 2.45 kg, 27 cm



Ex Paris collection, France, 1990s.

Hollow-formed in the shape of a mythological figure, possibly Bixi, depicted crouching with its head turned backwards; the creature having a dragonesque head, lion's paws, a turtle's carapace and flame-like tail flipped over the shell; fine anatomical detailing. 505 grams, 11.4 cm



Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. Accompanied by an old collection ticket.

The Bixi is a mythical beast, one of the nine sons of the Dragon King. The domed carapace of the beast was believed to represent the vault of the heavens while its lower shell represented the earth; the living flesh within represented humankind.

Hollow-formed standing figure of a lady in calf-length robes with hands laid flat on the hip and chest; glazed finish. 368 grams, 23 cm



Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.

Square in plan with recessed bowl, figure modelled in the half-round of Buddha sitting on a raised throne with various attributes in his six hands. 4.7 kg, 28.5 cm



Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.

Modelled in the round in static pose on a rectangular base, the female rider bent forward with right arm raised; both hands pierced to accept reins (absent). 5.6 kg, 42 cm high



Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.C124d51 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12157-217630

With piriform body, waisted neck, everted rim and integral rectangular-section loop handles, circumferential bands of painted geometric motifs of hatched circles, chevrons and hands; one handle absent. 2.8 kg, 31 cm high



From a West Country, UK, collection, formed in the 1990s.

Seated cross-legged in virasana on a lotus flower dais, right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, the left resting on his lap with bumpa vessel, wearing a samghati adorned with floral motifs, his face with a meditative expression and with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows, aquiline nose, urna to the brow, with gentle smile, elongated earlobes, the hair in tight curls surmounted by a flame; inset glass studs to the legs and chest. 6.45 kg, 38.5 cm



London, UK, art market, 1990-2000. Ex London, UK, collection of Oriental art.

Comprising: tiered rectangular base with scrolled detailing; body standing erect in an ankle-length robe with left arm bent to the chest, on an octagonal-section stepped base; separate head with brimmed cap. 5.55 kg total, 51.5 cm high



Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.

Seated cross-legged in virasana on a lotus flower dais, hands in the Dharmachakra Mudra, wearing a samghati adorned with floral hem, his face with with downcast eyes below arched eyebrows, aquiline nose, with gentle smile, elongated earlobes, the tiered hair surmounted by a flame and with an elaborate diadem; collar, diadem armbands all with inset turquoise and other studs. 2.35 kg, 27 cm



London, UK, art market, 1990-2000. Ex London, UK, collection of Oriental art.

Hollow-formed unglazed statue of a guard with armoured panels to the shoulders, chest and hips, crested helmet; right arm bent and hand pierced to accept the staff or hilt of a weapon. 6.05 kg, 52.5 cm



Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.