Chinese Tang Whiteware Jar

A ceramic horse and rider figure 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 mustache, 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.

A gilt-bronze statuette of Buddha sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower dais; both hands placed palm-upwards in the lap; the D-shaped base with a lotus detailing to the outer face and icons of Buddha in various poses, hollow with panel to the underside. 1.9 kg, 17 cm high

Fine condition.

Acquired 1970s-2000s. From a Japanese collection of Buddhist art.

A rectangular ceramic Buddha brick displaying a nimbate Buddha figure seated on a plinth, legs crossed before him, hands held at the chest, within a niche. 4 kg, 33.5 cm high

Fair condition.

Acquired in the 1970s. From a Hong Kong collection. London collection, 1990s-2000s.