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LOT 2055
Chinese Tang Terracotta Court Lady
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
15 1/4 in. (2.76 kg, 39 cm).
Standing in a relaxed manner and wearing a long court robe falling down to her feet in heavy pleas, delicate fan pattern to the fabric of the robe, holding a small fan in her hands covered by the voluminous sleeves, hair dressed in a high top-knot, red-painted cheeks.
ProvenanceEx West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122g72 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.12750-235736.
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.
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Chinese Song Terracotta Wall Tile
Song Dynasty, 960-1279 A.D. or laterEstimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Rectangular in plan with central circular socket, high-relief image of Putai in the half-round with extensive pigmentation to the surface. 5.9 kg, 29 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. -
Chinese Song Terracotta Wall Tile
Song Dynasty, 960-1279 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £234
Rectangular with shallow recess to the obverse, three standing figures to the centre, the tallest one clad in long robes; extensive pigmentation to the surface, shallow handprint on the reverse. 6 kg, 30 cm
From a West Country collection, UK, 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 Cup and Saucer
Early 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising a shallow saucer and a bell-shaped cup, each with a painted fisherman scene, brown glaze to the outer face. 103 grams total, 6.6-10 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.
