With vertical painted scrolled tendril bands, flared foot, mouth with chamfered rim. 3.35 kg, 33 cm



From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.

Modelled in the round wearing a calf-length coat and riding boots, the hair drawn up into a curled lobe, arms placed across the chest. 612 grams, 28 cm



From the private collection of H. Norry, 1980s-1990s.

Drum-shaped bezel with flange base, incised serpent coil to the upper face and calligraphic text; Javanese workmanship. 4.33 grams, 20.18 mm overall, 14.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)



Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.

With high-relief image of a warrior standing with hands resting on his spread legs, wearing a helmet and armour with lion-mask ornament over a flowing floor-length robe, riding boots; stern facial expression. 4.77 kg, 36 cm



From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.

Each a miniature bowl with landscape motif to the centre, stippled band below the rim, tan-brown exterior. 250 grams total, 65-66 mm



Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck.

The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.

With deep blue pigment to the tight curled hair, heavily lidded eyes, small mouth. 2.86 kg, 21 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.

D-shaped in profile with two lateral loops to the shoulder, reserved spiral tendril detailing and pelletted bands. 566 grams, 11.8 cm



From a private Barnsley, UK, family collection.

Footed with painted blue floral motifs to the inner face and large vertical petals to the outer face. 755 grams, 24.7 cm



Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck.

In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel 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.

Each a squat jar with broad shoulder and low rim to the mouth, applied scroll handle, painted rosette and tendril motifs to the shoulder and sidewall. 573 grams total, 89-95 mm



Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck.

In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel 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.

Comprising a bulbous body, conical neck, two lateral strap handles. 190 grams, 11.3 cm



Acquired from Ancient Art, London, UK, in 2011. Ex property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Each a squat jar with low neck and rolled rim; rosette detailing to the shoulder. 404 grams total, 71-80 mm



Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck.

In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel 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.

Square in plan with raised rim and columnar post to each corner, hollow-formed central drum with radiating points to the upper face. 5 kg, 25 cm wide



From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.