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Modelled as a standing quadruped supernatural animal with lowered head, three pointed horns to the neck, an S-shaped tail curled upwards, three circular bosses applied along the spine; remains of the white pigment. 1.7 kg, 30.5 cm



The Professor Conrad Harris collection of early Chinese art, formed in the late 1990s to early 2000s. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence test report by Oxford Authentication no.C101u75.

Modelled in the round, sitting cross-legged on a lotus-flower dais, hands folded in his lap supporting a bumpa vessel. 2.8 kg, 27 cm



Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

Thick tubular ring with a vertical slit and a tubular socket, undecorated. 45.09 grams, 30 mm



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

Each with the mother seated with legs crossed and holding a suckling baby to her breast. 343 grams total, 9.7-11.2 cm



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

Ovoid dish with two elongated lobes and a flat base. 95 grams, 10.5 cm



From an 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.

Modelled in the round leaning forward, wearing a knee-length tunic and trousers; much pigment remaining. 3.5 kg, 45.5 cm



Ex West Country, UK, collection, 2000s.

Circular formed from a round-section hoop. 42.4 grams, 80 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.

Modelled in round as a reclining animal with a long beak and incised decoration to the body, jadeite or hard stone. 18.5 grams, 38 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.

Trapezoidal, slightly curved body with two eye-holes and incised stylised facial details; pierced at the outer edges for attachment. 290 grams, 16.5 cm



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

Comprising: figure in floor-length robe with vessel in his cupped left hand; similar figure supporting a platter on his left shoulder. 906 grams total, 22 -23.5 cm



Previously from a Hong Kong collection. Ex property of a London, UK, gentleman.

Featuring a smiling Budai with a disproportionately large head and body, raised arms, a hook with a ring for suspension. 7.27 grams, 30 mm



From the estate of a late collector, Woodbury, Connecticut, USA. From a private collection acquired in 2006.

Carved in the round wearing a tall tiered and faceted crown, large earrings, necklaces and an elaborate dhoti around the waist, a srivatsa ornament on his chest; mounted on a custom-made stand. 4.94 kg total, 48 cm high including stand



From the collection of the late Bruno Cooper, acquired at a Paris art fair in the 1990s, thence by descent. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK.