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

Unglazed nude figure with the hair gathered at the rear of the head, sockets to the shoulders to accept posable arms. 1.23 kg, 63.5 cm



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

Modelled as a disc with a central rectangular hole, four engraved chinese characters on each face. 36.5 grams, 54 mm



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.

Comprising: a globular jar with narrow neck and everted rim, the body decorated with swirls, hatching and linear motifs; a biconical jar with wide neck and narrow foot, two strap handles on each side, the body with painted geometric decoration, repaired. 523 grams, 10.8-11.6 cm



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

Comprising a tubular socket with flared rim to the mouth and pierced attachment lug, lentoid-section blade with raised midrib, rounded tip. 141 grams, 17.6 cm



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

Set with three irregular pink cabochon sapphires, surface covered with granulation and filigree work; hoop with filigree band to the outer face, granule clusters to the bezel. 7.45 grams, 23.61 mm overall, 16.03 x 13.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)



Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

Comprising six round tokens with engraved decoration on both sides, two with a pair of birds with a decorative border, the reverses with foliate and geometric decoration; two with a pagoda within a wreath, the reverse with a geometric decoration; one with an openwork border and featuring two figures conversing; one pierced through the upper edge and featuring a male figure dressed in voluminous robes. 13.14 grams total, 25-32 mm



From a specialised collection of trade items and money formed in the 1970s.

Conical bowl with a low foot. 455 grams, 16.1 cm



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

Modelled in the round, sitting cross-legged on a tiered dais, right hand raised in Abhaya Mudra gesture of reassurance. 430 grams, 11.5 cm



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

Hollowform figure modelled reclining with an erect head, incised fur detailing and large expressive eyes. 399 grams, 14 cm wide



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 information card.

Openwork pendant of a merchant horseman modelled in low relief with a loop attached to the head, arms held at the lap, saddlecloth to the horse's back, sinuous curved tendrils beneath the horse's hooves. 12.2 grams, 43 mm



Acquired Portobello Road, London, in 1996. From the personal collection of a West London, UK, gentleman. From the private collection of a Kent, UK, gentleman.

The large pipe bowl carved from a cow's horn with an iron fitting to the top and a bronze base fitting with leaf decorations to the front, and the long wooden stem tied to an iron fitting on the bowl. 346 grams, 45 cm wide including stem



From a old Dorset, UK, specialist collection. 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.

Modelled standing and wearing a long cloak and trousers with a long tunic beneath the cloak, a hood or a headdress covering the head; mounted on a display stand. 175 grmas total, 19.8 cm high including stand



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