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Comprising: a shallow plate with a lakeside scene, a fisherman on the foreground and floating boats in the distance; the bowl with painted flowers and butterflies to the outer face. 108 grams total, 7.2-10.9 cm



Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck.

The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.

Comprising a squat tubular body with broad shoulders and a flat everted rim, a broad flange base with four radiating rectangular feet pierced vertically to accept a thong, and incised circumferential grooves on the sidewall and shoulder. 1.01 kg, 18.5 cm wide



From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.

Large piriform jar with rolled rim and tapering foot. 2.47 kg, 30.5 cm



Ex Hong Kong gentleman's collection.

Rectangular with a shallow recess to the obverse containing a figural group: a single character to the right with right hand extended towards a standing facing figure and a second female figure behind. 6.35 kg, 30 x 30 cm



From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990-2000.

Comprising a slender double-edged blade with a raised midrib on both sides, a ribbed integral handle and an oval domed pommel. 462 grams, 37.5 cm



Ex private Wiltshire, UK, collection, previously with the Ma Gallery, Bath, UK.

Buddha depicted standing in a niche with an aureole behind him and a canopy above, his right hand making the abhaya mudra of reassurance and safety, and his left hand lowered in the varada mudra. 2.9 kg 31 x 14.5 cm



Ex Hong Kong gentleman's collection.

Standing on a hexagonal base with pointed shoes, dressed in an ankle-length robe tied at the waist; separate head with a conical cap. 1.45 kg, 41 cm



Ex Sotheby's, London, circa 1990s. London, UK, collection.

Modelled in the round throne scene with Buddha seated protected by a canopy of seven-headed naga, flanked by standing male and female figures with arms bent to accept offerings; tiered stand with stage below. 918 grams, 17 cm



Private collection, UK.

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.

Piriform bodied with two loop handles and a trumpet-shaped mouth, upper body painted with zig-zag motifs and two medallions with hatched panels, a circumferential band of petals around the neck. 2.08 kg, 29.5 cm



Ex Hong Kong gentleman's collection.

Modelled in a half-kneeling pose with her hands resting on her lap, the hem of the long dress draped over her legs, head pulled into a high bun above her head. 370 grams, 15.1 cm



From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990-2000.

Comprising a horse standing erect with arched neck, hole to the centre of the back to accept an attachment pin; separate hollow-formed rider figure with painted facial detailing. 3.35 kg total, 38 cm high



Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.