A pale blue glazed ceramic bowl with low basal ring, purple 'splash' decoration to tondo. 467 grams, 17.2 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 late 1990s; thence by descent. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s.

Moulded standing figure of Buddha with right hand raised in the gesture of reassurance (Abhaya Mudra); lotus-flower base and tongue-shaped dorsal panel. 454 grams, 17 cm



Private collection, UK.

Wearing a headdress, forepaws held in front of the face with claws ready to attack, a prominent phallus, a small creature astride the beast's paws, detailing across the body and head; a plaque at the feet and to the shoulders with foliate motifs in relief and holes for attachment. 820 grams, 31 cm

Fine condition.

The RWM Collection; acquired in France. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

Comprising ten powder boxes with painted flower designs. 819 grams total, 50-61 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.

Unglazed nude figure with pigment to the hair, sockets to the shoulders to accept posable arms; supplied with a custom-made stand. 3.5 kg total, 62 cm including stand



Ex London gentleman, previously from Hong Kong collection.

Shallow bowl with peach-coloured rim, circular step to the centre, basal ring. 396 grams, 17.2 cm



Ex West Country collection, 1990s.

A rhyolite funerary idol with bulbous head and body, low-relief facial features, arms forming a horizontal band; traces of red pigment. 460 grams, 11.8 cm

Fine condition.

Property of a South East Asia collector; formerly acquired on the Asian art market before 2000. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

Seated cross-legged in virasana pose on a lotus flower dais, hands in the Dharmachakra Mudra, the tiered hair surmounted by a flame and with an elaborate diadem; bloom on the left arm curled around the forearm. 205 grams, 10.2 cm



Private collection, UK.

Comprising three powder boxes, two with painted floral designs and one with a painted landscape to the lid. 282 grams total, 59-64 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.

Comprising three powder boxes, two with painted floral design and one with decorative grooves. 247 grams total, 55-62 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 miniature vases with painted tendrils and floral motifs, remains of painted looped handles to the body. 682 grams total, 8.6-10.7 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.

Unglazed female figure modelled in the half-round, dressed in long robes with her hands held inside the wide sleeves, rounded face with stylised detailing; plain dorsal pillar. 1.19 kg, 31.5 cm



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