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LOT 1961
Chinese Ming Sancai Glazed Terracotta Pillow
MING DYNASTY, 1368-1644 A.D. OR LATER
14 1/4 in. (2.45 kg, 36 cm).
With green floral motifs; hollow-formed with decorative piercings complementing the main design.
ProvenanceEx West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
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Vietnamese Hoi An Ceramic Shipwreck Plate
15th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Comprising a shallow bowl with basal ring, chamfered rim, blue outline panels to the exterior, band of concentric lines, leaves and tendrils to the interior with central floral motif; sticker to base. 667 grams, 23.5 cm wide
Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with label.
The Hoi An shipwreck is in the South China Sea off the coast of Vietnam. The ship was carrying a large cargo of Vietnamese ceramics dating from the mid- to late-15th century AD. -
Chinese Neolithic Bead Necklace
4th-3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Restrung group of tubular bone beads, each with V-shaped notches to each end for articulation; old collector's label '181.91.181'. 190 grams, 44 cm long
Property of a French collector. -
Chinese Tang Polo Player Pair
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,200
A dynamic pair of ceramic polo player figures modelled in the round, each a female in a robe with long sleeves and extensive remains of polychrome pigmentation riding a galloping horse in vigorous pose; detailing to the harnesses and rider's garments; each with a custom-made display stand. 11.4 kg total, 49 cm high including stands
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s. Accompanied by an thermoluminescence analysis report no.C124d48 for one of the figures from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12156-217620.
