Provincial footed jar with tapering drum-shaped profile, deep shoulder and narrow raised rim, dense floral motifs. 1.44 kg, 16.5 cm



Ex West Country collection, 1990s.

Comprising three powder boxes, two with painted floral motifs and one with a landscape to the lid. 320 grams total, 62-67 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 three powder boxes, one with painted landscape, one with indented grooves, and one with floral motif to the lid. 292 grams total, 60-64 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.

Of conical form, with inturned rim and low foot. 447 grams, 16.6 cm



Ex West Country collection, 1990s.

Comprising three miniature vases with painted tendrils and floral motifs, each with remains of looped handles. 640 grams total, 8-10.6 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.

Formed as a standing quadruped with incised detailing to the shoulders and hips, the broad neck developing to a spout with gusseted rim; handle formed as a stylised feline attacking the beast with claws sunk into the flanks and mouth open ready to bite the neck. 1.97 grams, 22 cm wide



Private collection, UK.

Comprising three miniature vases with painted floral designs, remains of looped handles to the shoulder. 586 grams total, 8-10 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.

Modelled in the half-round figure of Mahakala on a galloping horse, wearing the crown of skulls (mundamala) and brandishing a sword; attachment stud to reverse. 81 grams, 76 mm



Private collection, UK.

Hemispherical in profile with basal ring and everted rim; enamelled scene to sidewall with figures among clouds; chop seal to underside. Base with Qianlong four-character mark. 325 grams, 17.1 cm



Private collection, UK.

Conical in profile with low foot and rounded rim. 123 grams, 98 mm



Ex West Country collection, 1990s.

A rhyolite idol with zoomorphic head, low-relief facial features, including a trunk which is pierced latitudinally; traces of red pigment. 481 grams, 11.3 cm



Acquired on the Asian art market before 2000. Ex property of a UK gallery.

Comprising three miniature vases with painted tendrils and flowers, remains of looped handles. 562 grams total, 7.8-10 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.