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LOT 2337
Chinese Warring States Caparisoned Terracotta Horse
WARRING DYNASTIES, 475-221 B.C.
17 3/4 in. (4.8 kg, 45 cm).
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.
ProvenanceEx 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.
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Thai Sawankhalok Celadon-Glazed Bowl
Thailand, 15th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
Squat in profile with tall basal ring, vertically segmented outer face, square-section rim, concentric rings to inner face and band of arcading; rim chipped. 790 grams, 19.2 cm
Private collection, Italy. Private collection, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Tek Sing Treasure Shipwreck Glazed Pale Blue Bowl Set
Early 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Each a large deep bowl with tendrils and flowers to the lower faces, the upper face with a central flower motif and concentric circles; a signature(?) to base. 1.89 kg total, 17 cm each
Ex Nagel Auction, with official Tek Sing Treasure labels to verso. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Tek Sing shipwreck. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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 Indiaman captained by James Pearl, passing through the same waters, encountered debris and some survivors and managed to rescue about 190 of the latter. -
Hoi An Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Box Part Group
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising lids and bodies of powder boxes, most with painted floral designs, some facetted. 550 grams total, 40-66 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.
