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LOT 2274
Life-Size Chinese Han Tomb Guardian Terracotta Dog
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D.
23 1/4 in. (13.25 kg, 59 cm wide).
Hollow-formed in crouching pose with the rear legs folded beneath the body; thick tubular neck with lappet to each cheek, gaping mouth with protruding tongue, bulbous eyes in deep sockets, large pricked ears with central holes;
ProvenanceEx London gentleman, previously from Hong Kong collection.
Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.C125q40 by Oxford Authentication.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13007-246344.
Cf. similar loaned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and returned to Henan Museum; item no.700572.
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Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Pair of Female Court Attendants
Late Qing Dynasty, 1644-1912 A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Modelled standing and dressed in dark robes, hair worn on a tall top-knot held in place with a band, one holding a tall vessel in her hand, and the other a teapot(?) in her left hand a netted bag over her right shoulder. 928 grams total, 23 cm each
From a West Country collection, UK, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Hoi An Cargo Shipwreck Blue and White Glazed Pottery Collection
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Comprising: piriform jar with low foot, blue lines forming segmented scheme and fronds; lidded jar with floral design; squat jar with rosete, bird and other ornament. 302 grams total, 4.8-10.7 cm
From the old private collection of a retired UK gentleman; his collection formed in the 1990s. Two accompanied by original numbered 'Saga . Hoi An Hoard . Visal' numbered certificates of authenticity matching two with attached identification labels, and a copy of a chronological timeline chart of Vietnam, and Japan.
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. -
Hoi An Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Lidded Box Collection
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising three powder boxes with painted decoration. 263 grams total, 51-66 mm
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.
