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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.

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.