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LOT 2373
Chinese Song Terracotta Tile
SONG DYNASTY, 960-1279 A.D. OR LATER
16 x 10 1/4 in. (10.05 kg, 40.5 x 26 cm).
With high-relief image of a warrior kneeling with hands resting on his leg and buttocks, with segmented belt to the waist; stern facial expression
ProvenanceEx West Country, UK, collection, 2000s.
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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Chinese Terracotta Storage Jar
Neolithic Period, 3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Biconvex in profile with flared mouth, lateral strap handles at the equator. 1.27 kg, 23 cm
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Ca Mau Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Tea Set with Fisherman Scene
Early 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
Comprising six shallow plates, each with a lakeside scenery showing a man fishing off the beach with two boats on the lake; six cups with flowers and tendrils to the outer face and a central flower motif to the inner face. 664 grams total, 7.3-11 cm
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. -
Ca Mau Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Tea Cup Group
Early 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising four bell-shaped tea cups with painted flowers and butterflies to the outer face. 182 grams total, 72-73 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.
