Piriform in profile with integral collar, flared mouth, frieze with fishes and aquatic theme. 1.01 kg, 25.5 cm



From the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, UK, formed since the 1920s-circa 1990. Property of an Essex lady until the the late 1990s; thence by descent. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s.

Standing erect, wearing a knee-length robe and riding boots, with elaborately dressed hair, both hands flat at the chest and waist. 368 grams, 23.2 cm



From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

A wide platter with stepped rim, painted tendrils and floral motifs to the inner face and large petals radiating from the foot on the outer face. 648 grams, 24.5 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.

Comprising: piriform jar with low foot, blue lines forming segmented scheme and fronds; lidded jar with floral design; squat jar with rosete, bird and other ornament. 302 grams total, 4.8-10.7 cm



From the old private collection of a retired UK gentleman; his collection formed in the 1990s. Two accompanied by original numbered 'Saga . Hoi An Hoard . Visal' numbered certificates of authenticity matching two with attached identification labels, and a copy of a chronological timeline chart of Vietnam, and Japan.

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.

Hollow-formed two-part trinket dish formed as a stylised mal face with blue-glazed hair and eyebrows, red-brown lips and chrysanthemum diadem; the exaggerated lentoid section nose forming the lid's handle; modelled as the king of Tengeu. 367 grams, 11.4 cm



From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.

Rectangular in plan with hinged lid; field of painted scrolled tendrils and flowers, central panel with two ladies in a landscape; signed on underside. 235 grams, 10.1 cm



From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.

A deep bell-shaped bowl with low foot. 456 grams, 17.1 cm



Ex Nagel Auction, with official Tek Sing Treasure labels to verso. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Tek Sing shipwreck.

The Tek Sing (True Star) wreck is one of the famous recovery stories of the 20th century. Sailing from the port of Xiamen (then known as Amoy) in February 1822 the vessel Tek Sing was bound for Jakarta, Indonesia laden with porcelain goods and 1600 Chinese emigrants. The captain decided to pass through the Gaspar Strait, between the Bangka-Belitung Islands, and ran aground on a reef. The vessel sank in about 100 feet of water. The next morning, February 7, an English East Indiaman captained by James Pearl, passing through the same waters, encountered debris and some survivors and managed to rescue about 190 of the latter.

Modelled in the round on a rectangular base, horse with integral saddlecloth and saddle, crupper, bridle and harness, rider with riding coat and boots, flared bell-sleeves; tall winged headdress; much pigment remaining including floral pattern to coat; left arm absent. 2.04 kg, 39 cm high



Ex David Miller, Hemel Hempstead, London, UK. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.

Comprising four deep footed bowls, each with polychrome petals and pellet decoration to both faces. 1.2 kg total, 13-14.2 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.

Comprising three powder boxes, two with painted floral motifs and one with a landscape to the lid. 288 grams total, 56-63 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: squat lidded jar with knop handle; broad hemispherical bowl; drum-shaped lidded container. 162 grams total, 41-58 mm



From the old private collection of a retired UK gentleman; his collection formed in the 1990s.

A hollow-moulded grey pottery figure of an attendant, depicted standing in a reverent pose with typical Han Dynasty slender form, wearing the traditional Eastern Han Dynasty shenyi court attire, consisting of a long vest tied at the waist and long, flaring sleeves with remains of decoration executed in red and white brush strokes. 1.4 kg, 37.5 cm

Fine condition.

Ex The late Sir Roger Moss OBE collection. Property of a Bristol, UK, gentleman.

The late C. Roger Moss OBE was a renowned art collector who, throughout the years, thanks to his determination and enthusiasm, was able to create an outstanding collection of artworks, most prominently from China and the Orient. His high-profile career included impactful tenures as Finance Director of British Airways and latterly of the Mass Transit Railway Corporation in Hong Kong. Counting some of the world's most respected curators, collectors and artists amongst his friends, Roger loved to seek out unusual and challenging finds and to share his passion for those historic and cultural objects with others, regularly giving talks on 'Collecting and the Collector'. He was the President of the Oriental Ceramic Society: 'Many OCS members enjoyed 'foraging' with Roger in their own quest for the 'perfect treasure'. His deep intellect and emotional sensitivity are reflected in the art which he purchased and the sale of his artworks which now allows others to further enjoy the expression of beauty and form.'