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

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.

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.