Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History, Stamps & Coins

Hexagonal in plan with rounded shoulder and slightly raised lip to the mouth; each facet with a low-relief botanical image. 1 kg, 16 cm high



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Skillfully carved with a serene expression and heavy-lidded eyes, elegantly arched eyebrows centred by an incised urna, full lips forming a benevolent smile, wearing an ornate kiritamakuta; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 2.56 kg total, 24.5 cm including stand



From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK.

Unglazed nude figure with the hair gathered at the rear of the head, sockets to the shoulders to accept posable arms. 2.6 kg, 60.5 cm



From a Hong Kong Dragon culture store, 2010. Acquired at a UK auction. Accompanied by a copy of Thermoluminescence report no.C126m23.

Seated cross-legged on a lotus-flower base holding a gourd in the folded hands, chop seal to the underside; in the Ming Dynasty style, 1368-1644 A.D. 770 grams, 16.6 cm



From an old Carmarthen, Wales, collection. Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Squat in profile with thick squared rim to the mouth, low basal ring. 341 grams, 11.8 cm



From a old Cheshire, UK, oriental collection, acquired 1960s-1970s. Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.

Comprising three kneeling entertainers, each holding a musical instrument in their hands. 782 grams total, 14.5-15 cm



From an old oriental collection formed in the late 1960s-1980s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous information slip.

Modelled armoured and triumphantly trampling a creature beneath his feet, his helmet topped with a fierce-looking mythical bird, his right arm raised with clenched fist, the left placed defiantly on his hip; polygonal base below; remains of polychrome pigmentation. 4.35 kg, 54 cm high



From Maa Oriental Gallery, Bath, UK; and a West Country collection, 1990-2000.

Drum-shaped with low rim to the mouth, broad base, horizontal white-glazed band with blue ornament. 600 grams, 14.5 cm wide



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Rectangular model strongbox with drop handle to each end, latch and bolt-heads; loose objects sealed inside. 1.61 kg, 16 cm wide



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

With a contoured face, downturned almond-shaped eyes, arched brows and a closed mouth with full lips presenting a gentle smile, a flaming ushnisha emerging from the top of the head. 381 grams, 14 cm



From a private Hampshire, UK, collection, pre-1990. Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.

Seated cross-legged on a lotus-flower dais, one hand touching the earth in the Bhumisparsa Mudra. 315 grams, 10.5 cm



From an old Carmarthen, Wales, collection. Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Comprising a piriform body with broad rounded shoulder, narrow neck and carinated flared rim to the mouth; horizontal ribbed bands to neck and shoulder; pale blue-green glaze with pearlescent passages; provided with a carved wooden base. 5.8 kg total, 45.5 cm high including stand



From the collection of a deceased gentleman who worked for Bukowski & Sothebys; acquired 1960s-1970s. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence report issued by Oxford Authentication, no.C125b41. Accompanied by a copy of a previous illustrated catalogue page.