Chinese Tang Style Terracotta Groom Figure

In erect pose with straightened neck; the detailed caparison including a breast-band with bells, billowing saddle-cloth and integral saddle outlined with painted beading; blanket-like crupper with applied bosses, gilt flowers and hanging tassels, the bridle with gilt bosses, decorative rosette detailing to the mane. 4.8 kg, 45 cm



Ex West Country, UK, collection, 2000s. Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis report no.18CM180321 by Laboratory Kotalla. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12564-231127. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Comprising three powder boxes with painted floral motifs to the lid, two with decorative panels to the body. 378 grams total, 72-73 mm



Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau.

A pair of rectangular openwork plaques with two attachment loops to the reverse, comprising: one displaying a bull standing left within a herringbone border, head down, tail between legs, detailing to horns, head and hooves; the other similar with bull standing right. 70 grams total, 56-60 mm



with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.