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Click here to subscribeAn undated archaistic bronze lei with flared base, bulbous body, flared neck, domed lid with staples and bird handle; three masks with rings to the foot; suspension chains from shoulder to lid and curved handle; band of reserved taotei decoration to the body, incised script to the shoulder. 4.9 kg, 46cm (18"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
An undated archaistic hollow-formed bronze qilinfigurine with spiral horns to the forehead, saddle-bags and cylindrical tubes to the back; inlaid latten(?) spirals and geometric patterns overall; hollow to the underside. 2.6 kg, 42cm (16 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
An undated archaistic bronze plaque engraved with the image of an angel wearing long robes, wings to the back, halo with cross pattern to the back, holding cross topped staff in hands; pierced to the sides for attachment. Property of a Canadian lady; acquired 1970s-1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
An undated archaistic bronze figure of Maitreya reclining on a oval base with large cushion behind back; with bald head ad elongated ears lose robes open to reveal corpulent body; left hand holds prayer beads, right hand holds fruit. 1.43 kg, 23cm (9"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD. A bronze discoid mirror with one polished face; to the reverse a central domed lug pierced to accept a strap, with two advancing bears and outer band of three female figures each with a bird's head, holding a bird-head sceptre and with a lingzhi fungus; mounted on a custom-made stand. 893 grams, 33cm including stand (13"). Ex Roger Box collection; acquired in the 1990s. Fine condition.
An undated archaistic bronze mask in Western Zhou Period style in the form of a flattened face with large elongated eyes with diamond pattern between the brows; flat wide nose with scrolling ends; horns to the top of the head curving round to the sides; semi-circles to the edges of the face. 359 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
19th-20th century AD. A pair of enamelled bronze bowls comprising: one with basal ring, symmetrical floral design in red, green, blue, pink, white and black; one with domed centre, enamelled double-headed eagle and frieze of winged dogs foliage and peacocks. 485 grams total, 13-19cm (5 - 7 1/2"). Property of an Essex, UK collector; acquired London art market, 1960s-1980s. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Western Asiatic - 5th-3rd century BC. A bronze square pedestal with tapering sides, the front decorated with a projecting bull's head with fan tailed headdress above. 2 kg, 16cm wide (6 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired from a Mayfair, London, UK, gallery. The piece was possibly used as a small altar within a temple for the burning of incense, or offerings being placed on it. The bull was a significant animal in South Arabian religion and was associated with the moon god Hubal. Fine condition, restored.
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A terracotta cup with basal ring, polychrome geometric panels with profile resting lions between. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology, vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. 140 grams, 91mm (3 3/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
An undated archaistic bronze figure of the goddess Kwan Yin seated cross legged on a square throne, hands resting in lap; wearing a large crown with top knot of hair to the centre and two projections to the side; bands of necklaces to the chest and long flowing robes falling either side of throne; to the left a bird standing on a base, to the right a vase. 1.82 kg, 23cm (9"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
An undated archaistic bronze incense burner in the form of a Foo Dog lion seated on hindquarters, right paw raised; head attached to body by hinge in the form of a pendant on collar, open mouth expressive features to face; ridge of hair running down back and tail held up curls of fur to the end. 1.01 kg, 17cm (6 3/4"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
An undated archaistic circular bronze mirror with plain rim; to the centre, body of mirror decorated with meandering cloud pattern to the edge and scrolling equal armed cross to the centre with loop handle. 501 grams, 20cm (8"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st-19th century AD. A mixed group including a small cow-bell, five lead seals, four lead musket balls, bronze brooches and fragments, bronze harness rings, two bronze miniature cannons, a bronze finger ring, bronze purse frame fragments, brass brooches and clasps, a Fairbairn-Sykes(?) knife and other items. 1.6 kg total, 2-29cm (2 - 11 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number DM1,6,7,20,24,38,44,47,37,52 and CB19; found near Downham Market, Norfolk, UK. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [99, No Reserve] Fair condition.
A bronze undated archaistic figure of the Buddha seated on a square plinth, legs crossed in meditation; wearing long robes, right shoulder bare, hands held to chest in the teaching gesture; curls of hair to the head and elongated ears. 1.42 kg, 18.5cm (7 1/4"). Ex South London collection; acquired in the late 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
An undated archaistic bronze figure of the Bodhisattva Vajradhara, seated with crossed legs with hair pulled up into a top knot with vajra shaped terminal, large jewel to the centre of the hair; elongated ears with hair falling to shoulders; arms crossed at chest with left hand holding a dorje, or bell, and right holding a vajra, or thunderbolt; robes inlaid with turquoise and with lapis lazuli and carnelian to the hem. 2.28 kg, 25.5cm (10"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
A large bronze undated archaistic vessel with conical base, bulbous body, deep shoulder, short neck and collar to the mouth; panels of sinuous low-relief ornament on a textured field; handle shaped as a double-head dragon; conical lid with pixue above. 4.4 kg, 42cm (16 1/2"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
20th century AD. A large bronze figure of the goddess Kwan Yin standing on a open lotus flower, diadem to the head decorated with the vase of long life on a lotus flower to the centre, scrolling pattern to the side; hair pulled up into a pony tail at the top of the head with decorative plume to the front, hair falling onto shoulders; left hand held up in blessing, right held flat with palm up; strings of beads to the chest, lose fitting robes falling to the feet with long sash around arms falling to lotus base. 3.29 kg, 43cm (17"). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
An undated archaistic bronze face mask of Mahakala with three bulbous eyes, small mouth with prominent fangs, large eyebrows with decorative diamond shape between; elongated ears with earrings, large crown to head with five tear drop shaped panels; the surface inlaid with turquoise and coral beads. 200 grams, 19cm (7 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
19th century AD. A bronze figure of Buddha seated with legs crossed in padmasana, or lotus posture, on a lotus flower throne; coils of hair with ushnisha to the top; urna to the centre of the brow, elongated ears, lose robes over body; right hand held forward, palm up, left hand in lap, palm up, representing the gesture of bestowal of supreme accomplishment. 6.24 kg, 37cm (14 1/2"). From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
A group of three undated archaistic bronze spearheads, each a tapering tubular socket with lateral loops, barbed triangular head with recessed chevron to each face. 482 grams, 19-20cm (7 1/2 - 8"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition, one with casting flaws to socket.
20th century AD. A mixed group of tongue-shaped bronze plaques, each with a lotus flower border and lotus leaf base, comprising: nimbate Buddha; two nimbate Budong Mingwang with staff; nimbate Avalokiteshvara with lotus flower. 373 grams total, 65mm (2 1/2"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.
An undated archaistic bronze figure of the Taoist god of war, Guan Yu, standing, wearing mail coat under long robes, belt with lion head buckle; epilet with lion head motif to the shoulder; peaked cap headdress with tassel to the front; long ends of sideburns, moustache and beard held in the left hand; in the right hand a long halberd with colar in the form of an open mouthed beast, blade decorated with a dragon chasing a pearl. 5.37 kg, 40.5cm (15 3/4"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
A large undated archaistic bronze gourd with Chinese characters to the upper and lower bulbous parts; knotted rope to the centre with tassels to the ends; to the centre of base a band with meander pattern and large central medallion with Chinese character, bunch of flowers to left hand side; stem to top with smaller gourd fruit with Chinese characters. 3.86 kg, 26cm (10 1/4"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
13th-17th century AD. A bronze chalice with tiered base, broad cup with scrolled handle and hinge, bell-shaped cover with three vents, cruciform knop handle. 187 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). Property of an Essex, UK collector; acquired London art market, 1960s-1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition, usage wear.
2nd-19th century AD. A mixed group including a bronze bird brooch, a bronze disc brooch with enamelled centre, a small-long bow brooch, a gilt-bronze bird-shaped appliqué, a bronze stud with lion, an iron knife blade, two thimbles, a brass harness plaque, a brass button, a bronze harness ring, scissors shaped like a heron, four glass marbles, a bronze lozenge appliqué, a pearl(?) earring, a large molar tooth fragment, a ceramic doll's head, a ceramic bear, a fragment of glazed plate with seated figure, three greyware rim fragments, two black burnished ware fragments, two large claws, a salt-glazed vessel fragment, a glazed dish, a Samian ware vessel base with stamped inscription, a clay pipe with bowl formed as a barrel with attendant, marked 'D.D.'. 540 grams total, pipe: 13cm (5"). Found Suffolk, UK. [33, No Reserve] Fine condition.
13th-19th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a bronze heater-shaped pendant with red enamelled field and lion rampant gardant; a bronze snake-belt clasp; a bronze openwork pendant; a silver blue-enamelled swastika and pin with hallmarks of an anchor (Brmingham), lion passant and 'l' (1910);a silver seal matrix (intaglio seal absent"). 41 grams, 18-43mm (3/4 - 1 3/4"). Ex Wills collection. [5, No Reserve] Mainly fine condition.
An undated archaistic bronze handled halberd with jade blade; handle with jade terminal collar, to the shaft Archaic repeating geometric motifs, to the top a dragon head; large curved jade blade engraved with Archaic geometric motifs, crenellated edge to the top; to the back of the blade a stylised animal head. 672 grams, 25cm (9 3/4"). From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
13th-19th century AD. A mixed group including three bronze jews harps; a lead spindle whorl; forty-three lead musket and pistol balls; a lead gunpowder measure; fifty harness rings; a lead disc weight with male portrait bust; a bronze scorpion mount; two snake belt-clasps; a dished pendant; thirty-seven crotal bell fragments; five buttons; seven bronze drop handles; thirty other bronze and silver items. 1.9 kg total, 8-44mm (1/4 - 1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number DM2,5,12,14,22,25,40,41,43,46 and 50; found near Downham Market, Norfolk, UK. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [182, No Reserve] Fair condition.
An undated arc haistic bronze figure of Arya Tara seated cross legged on a lotus throne, wearing a crown, hair pulled up into top knot, elongated ears with rosette earrings; bands of necklaces to the chest and wearing lose robes; hands held to chest in teaching posture with large lotus flowers to either side of the shoulders. 2.31 kg, 27cm (10 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Two 19th/ early 20th Century tortoiseshell effect folding glasses, Art Nouveau bronze seal in the form of a bust, two other 19th Century seals, 19th Century glass scent bottle, miniature hand mirror and two letter openers in the form of swords (9) Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
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