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LOT 2178
Chinese Tek Sing Shipwreck Pottery Collection
19TH CENTURY A.D.
3 5/8 - 6 1/4 in. (659 grams total, 9.1-16 cm wide).
Comprising four glazed ceramic vessels: two shallow dishes and two footed bowls with everted rim and basal ring. [4]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
The Tek Sing (True Star) wreck is one of the famous recovery stories of the 20th century. Sailing from the port of Xiamen (then known as Amoy) in February 1822 the vessel Tek Sing was bound for Jakarta, Indonesia laden with porcelain goods and 1600 Chinese emigrants. The captain decided to pass through the Gaspar Strait, between the Bangka-Belitung Islands, and ran aground on a reef. The vessel sank in about 100 feet of water. The next morning, February 7, an English East Indian vessel captained by James Pearl, passing through the same waters, encountered debris and some survivors and managed to rescue about 190 of the latter.
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LOT 2178
Chinese Tek Sing Shipwreck Pottery Collection
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Chinese Qing Wooden House God
17th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Hand-carved, modelled seated and wearing a headdress, floral collar to robe and detailing to facial features; incised Chinese characters to reverse together with a recess. 505 grams, 27 cm high
Ex North Yorkshire deceased estate, 1990s. -
Chinese Tang Ceramic Horse and Rider
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,200
Modelled standing on a rectangular base, wearing a harness adorned with pendants and an 'animal skin' saddlecloth; the rider modelled seated in the saddle, arms held before the body, gesturing to hold reins (absent); semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing to both figures; extensive remains of polychrome pigmentation. 3.75 kg, 40 cm high
Acquired 1980s-1990s. Ex West Country collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no. C122f86 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.11703-199229. -
Chinese Tang Ceramic Mounted Musician
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Estimate: £4,500 - 6,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,400
On a rectangular base; the horse standing with painted harness, bridle and saddle detailing; the integral rider in loose coat and riding boots, wearing a floppy cap and playing a p'i-p'a (Chinese lute). 2.65 kg, 39 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1990s. West Country, UK, collection. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.13CM180321 from Laboratory Kotalla. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11366-192805.
