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Finely contoured face with downturned almond-shaped eyes and arched brows, characteristic long earlobes and tightly wound curls. 83 grams, 47 mm



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.

Modelled in the round on a rectangular base, horse with integral saddlecloth and saddle, crupper and harness; rider sitting erect with belted riding coat, trousers and boots, cap and mantle to the head, arms bent and hands pierced to accept reins (absent); pigment to coat, cap, horse's harness and body. 1.92 kg, 32 cm high



From the collection of a deceased gentleman who worked for Bukowski & Sotherbys; acquired 1960s-1970s. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence report issued by Oxford Authentication, no.C125q17.

Semi-circular, slightly curved body with two eye-holes and incised stylised facial details; pierced at the outer edges for attachment. 310 grams, 18.6 cm



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

Lozengiform in section with slightly flared wings to the blade, lateral loops to the socket, panels of dense incuse ornament. 335 grams, 26.5 cm



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

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.