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LOT 2168
Chinese Wei Terracotta Soldier Figure
NORTHERN WEI DYNASTY, 386-534 A.D.
13 in. (1.36 kg, 33 cm).
Hollow-formed, standing erect in armoured apparel with helmet, right arm bent across the waist and fist clenched to hold a bow or spear.
ProvenanceFrom a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
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Large Hoi An Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Bowl
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With thick basal ring, stepped rim, band of flowers and tendrils enclosing a floral motif. 868 grams, 23.2 cm
Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck.
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. -
South East Asian Ceramic Funerary Mask
4th-3rd century B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Slightly curved trapezoid shape with two eye-holes and incised stylised facial details; pierced at the outer edges for attachment. 228 grams, 17.7 cm
Acquired on the Asian art market. Ex property of a gentleman collector since before 2017. -
South East Asian Stone and Other Terracotta Artefact Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Including head with cap, small dog and other types, some on a ceramic base. 647 grams total, 2.8-11 cm including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
