Chinese Han Dyed Jade Bear-Head Vessel Spout

Hollow-formed standing figure of a courtly lady in floor-length robes and fringed jacket with hands clasped at the chest, pierced to accept a staff or handle; painted facial and other detailing. 268 grams, 20.5 cm



Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.

Modelled in the round standing on a rectangular base, the animal's head bowed down and turned slightly left, shown with a long and immaculately-kept mane, short dressed tail, saddle cloth decorated with an 'animal skin' pattern and a harness adorned with pendants; the male rider seated in the saddle wearing a knee-length robe and riding boots, his arms positioned to hold reins (absent), a domestic dog perched on a covering behind him; semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing to both figures, the rider shown with a full beard and moustache, wearing a cap. 3.9 kg, 42 cm high



Acquired 1980s-1990s. Ex West Country collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no. C122f84 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11702-199228.

Openwork pendant of a merchant horseman modelled in low relief with 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.