Squat in profile with slightly deep shoulder, low neck, flat sidewall, narrow foot; painted polychrome panels with fishes and geometric motifs. 390 grams, 11.8 cm



From the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990-2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Carinated in profile with painted band to inner rim, painted latticework and geometric panels to sidewall. 122 grams, 11.3 cm



Ex M. Schoyen collection, 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Drum-shaped in profile with painted inner rim, painted geometric panels to sidewall. 210 grams, 11.8 cm



Ex M. Schoyen collection, 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Squat in profile with slightly waisted sidewall and carination, narrow foot; painted polychrome panels with zebu, ibex and geometric motifs. 260 grams, 10.8 cm



From the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990-2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Including simians with extended tails and other types, one mounted on a ceramic base. 327 grams total, 72-84 mm



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. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Carinated in profile with painted inner rim, painted geometric panels to sidewall. 108 grams, 10.6 cm



Ex M. Schoyen collection, 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Shallow bowl with basal ring, painted panel with a bird in a landscape with fronds. 128 grams, 11.8 cm



From the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990-2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Squat in profile with slightly waisted sidewall and carination, narrow foot; painted polychrome panels with bird, ibex and geometric motifs. 333 grams, 12 cm



From the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990-2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Rectangular panels of handwoven silk with embroidered floral and geometric designs. 505 grams total, 118-118.5 cm



Acquired between 1965-2020. Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Each modelled in the round; the female wearing an ankle-length skirt, bracelet on her right arm, disc ear-lugs and a hollow bulbous hat; male with rings on his left arm and ankle-length garment, painted collar, ear-plugs and brimmed hat; painted detailing to both. 560 grams total, 13.8-15.1 cm



From a private New York City collection. Acquired from Arte Primitivo, New York, USA, 1990s. Ex TimesAncient, Bristol, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue entry. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Hollow-formed and modelled as a seated male with his hands on his knees; top of his head open with cup-shaped recess to the level of his lips; complete and intact, the rim of the recess a little uneven. 550 grams, 15.2 cm



From a USA private collection. Ex Dr David Harner collection, Arkansas, 1950s-1960s. Ex TimesAncient, Bristol, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue entry. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Modelled in the round as a seated male playing a drum, wearing a pointed cap, ear plugs and a necklace, sitting with both hands resting on the edge of the drum. 346 grams, 14.6 cm



From a USA private collection. Ex Dr David Harner collection, Arkansas, 1950s-1960s. Ex TimesAncient, Bristol, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue entry. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Hand modelled early Colima figures are famed for their variety and insight into how the Colima lived thousands of years ago. Figures were hand modelled and show both men and women partaking in daily activities in addition to the shaman and dancers engaged in religious ceremonies.