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LOT 2299
Chinese Blue and White Painted Tea Bowl
19TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/8 in. (178 grams, 11.2 cm).
Comprising a deep flared bowl and annular foot, circumferential rings to inner face and central character, tendril design to outer face; pointillé signature in glaze. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom 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.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Ca Mau Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Tea Cup Set with Fisherman Scenes
Early 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Comprising six deep cups with internal decorative border and central floral motif, the outer face with a lakeside scenery showing a man fishing from a rock. 230 grams total, 64-69 mm
Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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. -
South East Asian Terracotta Mask
4th-3rd century B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Slightly curved trapezoid shape with two eye-holes and incised stylised facial details; pierced at the outer edges for attachment. 299 grams, 18.5 cm
Acquired on the Asian art market before 2000. Ex property of a UK gallery. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Chinese Song Green Glazed Dish
Song Dynasty, 960-1279 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Patella-shaped with central tondo, rolled rim and shallow foot; remains of green glaze. 192 grams, 15.5 cm wide
Ex West Country collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
