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LOT 2259
Hoi An Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Lidded Box Collection
15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 - 2 3/8 in. (819 grams total, 50-61 mm).
Comprising ten powder boxes with painted flower designs. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx 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.
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LOT 2259
Hoi An Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Lidded Box Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
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South East Asian Bronze Buddha Head Group
Circa 14th-16th century A.D. or ealierSold for (Inc. bp): £59
Both modelled with a serene expression and hair arranged in tight curls; mounted on custom-made display stands. 143 grams total, 56-75 mm including stand
From an old Pre-Columbian collection. One with Christie's label, London, 17 October 1996, no.72A (part). From the private collection of a North West London gentleman. -
Tibetan Gilt Bronze Ritual Kartika Knife
20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With swept lunate blade connected to the baluster handle by the gaping jaws of a serpent; four-arched vajra finial. 1.52 kg, 33.4 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Hoi An Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Vase Trio
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising three miniature vases with painted tendrils and floral motifs, each with remains of looped handles. 640 grams total, 8-10.6 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.