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LOT 2228
Chinese Han Ceramic Animal Figure Group
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. OR LATER
3 1/8 - 5 3/4 in. (600 grams total, 8-14.5 cm).
Including a coiled serpent, a mythical creature and a cow, all with stylised anatomical detailing. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Chinese Glass Amuletic Plaque
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Rectangular in shape and displaying a Buddha figure and swooping bird in relief, opposed serpentine beasts above; pierced for suspension. 25.9 grams, 52 mm
Ex Paris gallery, France, 1990s. -
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Large Chinese Tang Terracotta Polo Player
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,111
The horse modelled in the round galloping with a polo player in the saddle, poised to swing a mallet; the horse and rider with semi-naturalistic detailing, polychrome motifs to their garments and saddle cloth; mounted on a custom-made display base. 6.45 kg total, 57 cm long including stand
Ex Cotswold, UK, collection, 1970-1990. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.09CM260619 from Laboratory Kotalla. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.203484. -
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Chinese Glazed Ceramic Cau Mau Shipwreck Box
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
With an associated lid, painted with a blue design composed of plants and leaves. 220 grams total, 10.2 cm wide
Fine condition.
Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 2007.
The Cau 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.
