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LOT 2188
South East Asian Painted Terracotta Chalice
BAN CHIANG, 900-300 B.C.
8 7/8 in. (1.59 kg, 22.5 cm high).
With bulbous body and flared rim, trumpet-shaped foot, applied swirl designs overall. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, UK, formed since the 1920s-circa 1990.
Property of an Essex lady until the the late 1990s; thence by descent.
From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s.
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Chinese Blue and White Glazed Bowl with Stand
Qing Dynasty, 1616-1911 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Squat in profile with low foot; painted design of flowers and swirled tendrils; supplied with a wooden stand. 243 grams total, 13.8 cm wide including stand
From the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, UK, formed since the 1920s-circa 1990. Property of an Essex lady until the the late 1990s; thence by descent. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s. -
Chinese Han Style Terracotta Horse and Rider
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Modelled in the round on a rectangular base, horse with integral saddlecloth and saddle, crupper, bridle and harness, rider with riding coat and boots; head with cap modelled separately. 3 kg total, 34 cm
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Ca Mau Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Tea Bowl Group
Early 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising: a bowl with flowers and petals to the outer face, central flower and decorative border to the inner face; a larger bowl with three floral motifs to the outer face and decorative pelletted border to the inner face; a medium sized bowl with a flower trellis to the outer face and a spray of flowers to the inner face. 163 grams total, 67-76 mm
Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck.
The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.
