Formed as a broad upper bowl with flared rim atop a smaller inverted bowl at the base; upper bowl decorated with dense series of interlocking spiral motifs, the base with looser similar motifs. 3.05 kg, 29.5 cm high

From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report by Oxford Authentication with sample no.N107t24 dated 30 May 2007.

See Labbe, A., Prehistoric Thai Ceramics: Ban Chiang in Regional Cultural Perspectives, Bangkok, 2002.

Gui with three splayed tapering legs, conical spout with strainer above, applied 'ropework' strap handle and band to the equator. 475 grams, 18 cm high

From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Cf. similar item in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession no.1993.198.2.

With 'Hoi An Hoard' numbered sticker to the underside and auction label. 36.9 grams, 43 mm wide

Ex ArtAncient Ltd, London, SW6, in 2012, with stock no.6105.
From the private collection of Mr A Hills, Kent, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of an ArtAncient certificate of authenticity.

In the mid-fifteenth century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vase is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau.

Modelled standing on a rectangular base, wearing a harness adorned with pendants and an 'animal skin' saddlecloth; the rider modelled seated in the saddle, arms held before the body, gesturing to hold reins (absent); semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing to both figures; extensive remains of polychrome pigmentation. 3.65 kg, 41 cm high

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

Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122f86 from Oxford Authentication.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11703-199229.

Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 54.169, for a broadly comparable figure.

Rectangular tile with round recess, reserved high-relief carving of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, facing with four arms raised holding attribuites. 4.86 kg, 28.5 x 28.5 cm

Ex Cotswold collection, UK, 1990s.

Globular body with tubular neck, angled spout and small loop handle to the shoulder; bands of painted geometric decoration to neck and shoulder. 8.35 kg, 41 cm

From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Accompanied by a copy of a thermoluminescence analysis report from Oxford Authentication with sample no.C199f28 dated 2 February 1999.

With recess to the obverse, high-relief standing nimbate figure of Buddha with one hand raised. 3.63 kg, 31 cm

Ex Hong Kong collection, 1980-1990.

A ceramic vessel composed of a bulbous body with 'leather-look' texture, everted rim and rounded base. 1 kg, 18 cm wide

From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Hollow-formed gilt-bronze figure of a bodhisattva with six arms, each holding a symbol, and three radiating faces beneath the crown; resting on a lotus-flower base; upper body festooned with swags of beads and inset with cabochon gemstones. 2.3 kg, 25 cm

Ex North West London, UK, collection, 1990-2000.

Modelled in the round wearing a floor-length tight-fitting gown and long-sleeved undergarment; arms extended in a gesture of welcome; painted detailing to the face and hair. 5.25 kg, 61 cm high

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

Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.C124a3 from Oxford Authentication.

Comprising a discoid body and cylindrical socket pierced twice for attachment (one piercing occluded); a circumferential zoomorphic frieze in high-relief to the exterior, displaying a procession of vegetal forms alternating with real and mythical creatures, each with stylised anatomical detailing: a monkey; a fenghuang; a leopard (or other feline); a tiger; set with a moonstone-quality khotain jade roundel, carved in high-relief with two sinuous fantastical beasts, swirling clouds in the field; minor restoration. 387 grams, 76 mmSome restoration, very good condition.

Acquired from Dandelion Fine Arts, Hollywood Road, Hong Kong, 1970s.
Ex Prof. David Anderson collection.
UK private collection, circa 2010.

Accompanied by a copy of metallurgic analytical results, written by metallurgist Dr Peter Northover (ex Department of Materials, Materials Science-Based Archaeology Group & Department of Materials, University of Oxford).
Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12036-211774.

Cf. James, C.S.Lin, The search for immortality – tomb treasures of the Han China, New Haven, 2012, fig.147, p.270, for similar jade pommel; fig. 20, for jade sword fittings; Chu A. and G., The collector’s book of Jade, New York, 1978, fig.20 a-f, for jade fittings and pommel of a sword; for similar types see also Gorelik, M., Weapons of Ancient East, IV millennium BC-IV century BC, Saint Petersburg, 2003, in Russian, see pl.XIII, nos.41,56.

The Khotain jade was the best 'moonstone' quality used for gilded-bronzes, and came from the White Jade River, available after the signature of a military treaty in about 69BC to 101AD. This object is believed to have been produced for a notable client, likely even for a royal given the item's similarity to a finial excavated from the tomb of a Prince of Zhongshan.

Matched pair of glazed candlesticks, each formed as a crouching lion on a rectangular socle plinth with trumpet-shaped stem to the back; chipped, usage wear. 882 grams total, 16 cm each

From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.