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Lot 1970
Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD. A ceramic head, ribbed hair parted at the centre and continuing to the base of the neck, surviving black and pink pigment on the hair, face and ears; mounted on a custom-made stand. 551 grams total, 13cm including stand (5"). From the property of a London gentleman; formerly in a UK collection, acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1973
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD. A pair of ceramic green and brown glazed standing figures each on a hexagonal plinth dressed in flowing robes, hands enfolded in their broad sleeves at the front of the body, holding a rectangular block and textile sash, heads moulded separately. 18.8 kg total, 78cm each (30 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously in an important Cotswolds collection. [2] Fine condition.
Lot 1993
Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A hollow-formed ceramic figure in floor-length robe with separately modelled hair, pigment to the slippers, face and hair, hands hollowed to accept utensils. 2.8 kg, 42cm (16 1/2"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection; accompanied by a thermoluminescence report issued by Laboratory Kotalla, reference no.38PX210120. Finely modelled; three fingers absent.
Lot 1994
Zhou Dynasty, 1046-256 BC. A ceramic figure of a standing soldier from the Zhou period, on an integral base; surviving pigmentation on the head, body, garments, shoes and base; hands clasped in front of the torso and pierced to accept a model weapon; the reverse is flat, with no features or decoration. 139 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). Property of a North London gentleman; acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Fair condition. Rare.
Lot 1998
Late Qing Dynasty, 19th century AD. A ceramic lidded box in Ming style, floral decoration to the lid, inscription beneath; the base with geometric panels to each corner, flowers in between, painted inscription inside the box. 919 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; previously in an important Cotswolds collection, acquired in Bath, UK, in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition, repaired.
Lot 1999
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD. A pair of painted ceramic figures with detachable heads, each wearing a belted wrap-over tunic and a hat. 3.3 kg total, 32.5-33cm (12 3/4 - 13"). Property of a London gentleman; previously in an important Cotswolds collection, acquired in Bath, UK, in the 1980s. [2] Fine condition.
Lot 2009
20th century AD or earlier. A glazed ceramic dish depicting internally a central figure with sword and shield on horseback, the sides with four soldiers bearing swords and shields with beaked animals between. 288 grams, 17.5cm (6 3/4"). From a private collection, Lancashire, UK; acquired on the UK art market; previously in an early 1990s London collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2010
Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD. A ceramic brick with seated Buddha figure in high relief within an ogee niché, nimbus behind the head, right hand raised in the gesture of reassurance and protection, left hand held in the gesture of charity. 2.1 kg, 26.5cm (10 1/2"). Property of a North London gentleman; previously in a private collection formed in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fair condition.
Lot 2014
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD. A green-glazed hollow ceramic niche with detailed canopy, decorative protomes, open central section with reserved panels and lattice screens with ornamental detailing. 11 kg, 40.5cm (16"). From an important English collection; acquired in the 1990s. Fine condition.
Lot 2018
Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD. A ceramic brick featuring a Buddha in high relief, standing beneath a canopy within a rectangular recess, hands clasped in front of the body; some pigmentation survives on the garments and drapery. 2.4 kg, 30cm (11 3/4"). Property of a North London gentleman; previously in a private collection formed in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fair condition, chipped
Lot 2019
Ming Dynasty, 15th-16th century AD. A ceramic blue and white lidded powder box, painted with scrolled tendrils and diamond-shaped panels, the lid with a floral motif; the shipwreck identification stickers to the base. 99 grams total, 66mm (2 1/2"). From the property of a London gentleman; formerly in a UK collection, acquired in the 1990s. The Hoi An shipwreck sank in the late 15th-early 16th century. The ceramics that sank with the ship were from the Hai Duong province (North Vietnam), which was known as the biggest production centre of ceramics and porcelain from medieval Vietnam. At that time, the Ming dynasty in China decreed a ban on maritime exports to Southeast Asia and other countries, leaving the opportunity for Vietnam to foster its ceramics and porcelain production. Ceramics from the Hoi An Hoard are considered to be known as the most precious and complete representation of Vietnamese artisanship in glazed ceramics. They are far rarer than their Chinese counterparts, from Tek Sing. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2031
Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-534 AD. A ceramic brick with recessed face, polychrome image of seated Buddha wearing voluminous robes, his right hand raised in the gesture of blessing and reassurance. 4.1 kg, 33 x 16.5cm (13 x 6 1/2"). From a private UK collection, acquired on the London art market 1990-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2048
2nd millennium BC and later. A mixed group of ceramic items including a bird-shaped weight; replica fruit; a spindle whorl; a female figurine and other items. 380 grams total, 3-11.5cm (1 - 4 1/2"). From an important central London collection formed since the mid 1960s; thence by descent. [11, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2076
4th-2nd millennium BC. A group of three ceramic zebu figures, two with painted linear detailing, the smallest with painted leaf decoration and incised facial detailing. 199 grams total, 64-95mm (2 1/2 - 3 3/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [3] Fine condition.
Lot 2113
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A drum-shaped ceramic vessel with broad shoulder and raised rim; painted radiating lines to the shoulder, frieze to the sidewall with fishes and geometric panels. 653 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fair condition.
Lot 2124
4th-3rd millennium BC. A substantial drum-shaped ceramic vessel with broad shoulder and raised rim; painted zigzag lines to the shoulder, geometric fan-shaped panels to the sidewall. 1.1 kg, 18cm width (7"). From an English private collection; formerly acquired in the 1970s. Uncleaned 'as found' condition.
Lot 2127
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A carved ceramic finial with barrel-shaped body, biconvex collar and globular terminal; bands of geometric detailing with hexafoils, annulets and other designs; mounted on a custom-made stand. 429 grams, 17.5cm (7"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired from his father's collection. Fine condition.
Lot 2132
3rd millennium BC. A ceramic funnel for a ritual vessel(?) comprising a rounded underside, flared lower body and conical upper with ribbing below the chamfered rim, pinched nose and two circular void eyes. 1 kg, 18cm (7"). From an important central London collection formed since the mid 1960s; thence by descent. Fine condition.
Lot 2151
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A drum-shaped ceramic vessel with broad shoulder and raised rim; painted radiating lines to the shoulder, frieze to the sidewall with zebu, lion and geometric panels. 503 grams, 13.7cm (5 1/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2161
3rd millennium BC. A mixed ceramic group comprising: two lamps, each a rectangular panel with raised and pinched corners, one with basal ring; a shallow dish with traces of red pigment. 209 grams total, 5.5-11cm (2 - 4 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired from his father's collection. [3, No Reserve] Very fine condition.
Lot 2176
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A biconvex ceramic vessel with broad domed shoulder and raised rim; painted frieze to the shoulder with zebu, peepal leaves and geometric motifs. 665 grams, 17.7cm (7"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2186
2nd millennium BC. A squat ceramic bowl with carinated body, everted rim, applied loops beneath the rim and free-running rings; painted detailing including foliage to the rim, hatched panels to the shoulders. 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, for discussion. 424 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; from his father's collection formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Fine condition. Rare.
Lot 2204
3rd millennium BC. A ceramic fertility figurine with large D-shape head, pinched nose, recessed eyes, multi-strand collars; the body in semi-seated pose, with slender arms and legs; the arms bent at the elbow with the hands held forward. 44.2 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2215
4th-3rd millennium BC. A squat bulbous ceramic pot with broad neck and raised collar, band of painted geometric panels to the neck, shoulder with geometric panels and fishes. 1 kg, 19cm (7 1/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2226
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A drum-shaped ceramic vessel with broad shoulder and raised rim; painted radiating zigzags to the shoulder, frieze to the sidewall with fishes and geometric panels. 627 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2229
26th-19th century BC. A ceramic rectangular stamp seal with ribbed suspension loop, the underside with an image of an advancing elephant with inscription along the top edge. See The British Museum, accession number 1947,0416.4, for similar. 14 grams, 28mm (1"). Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly part of the 'Mahjarahu Collection' formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Fair condition, repaired. Very rare.
Lot 2242
19th century AD or earlier. A glazed ceramic footed jar with broad bulbous body,two lateral handles formed as a regardant beast, two short curved spouts to the rim; blue and green trailed pigment glaze. 642 grams, 18cm (7"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s. Fine condition.
Lot 2261
12th-13th century AD. A shallow glazed ceramic bowl with footring and lip glazed with black linear and foliate ornament on a turquoise background. 331 grams, 15.5cm (6"). Property of a private collector; formerly acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. Fine condition; professionally repaired.
Lot 2277
20th century AD or earlier. A figural ceramic vessel with winged female figure with features and details in pigments with raised conical spout on back. 623 grams,16.5cm (6 1/2"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s. Fine condition.
Lot 2285
19th-20th century AD. A large square ceramic wall tile with deep blue glazed surface, low-relief sunburst motif with band of Kufic text and outer guilloche border. 8.7 kg, 39.5 x 40cm (15 1/2 x 15 3/4"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s. Fine condition.
Lot 2316
12th century AD. A ceramic jug with dark blue dipped glaze; narrow pedestal foot, broad biconvex body, scooped shoulder and broad neck with flared mouth, strap handle with domed thumb-pad. 235 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). From a South West London collection; formed 1990-2000. Fine condition, rim chipped.
Lot 2317
20th century AD or earlier. A small and deep glazed ceramic bowl, the interior decorated with flowers and triangles filled with trefoils. 136 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). From an old British private collection; previously in the collection of Mr A.S., London, UK; acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2346
16th-17th century AD. A matched pair of ceramic tile panels, each an arrangement of rosettes, buds, leafs and other motifs in shades of deep blue, yellow and turquoise, set in a white matrix. 78 kg total, 79.5 x 56cm, 79 x 57cm (31 1/2 x 22, 31 x 22 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired from his father's collection. [2] Fine condition.
Lot 2372
9th-11th century AD. A large ceramic bulbous vessel, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade; concentric circle decoration to the body and neck, short neck with narrow aperture. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 1.43 grams, 15.5cm (6"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly in a private collection formed between 1990 and 2000; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, date 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2377
9th-11th century AD. A group of three hollow ceramic vessels each with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; one globular with short neck; one drum-shaped with conical foot; one irregular biconvex. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 1 kg total, 7.7-11cm (3 - 4 1/4"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [3, No Reserve] Fair condition.
Lot 2385
9th-11th century AD. A ceramic bulbous vessel with domed top and flat base, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade; elaborate decorative band of impressed zig-zags surrounding a band of triangles-in-teardrops, short neck with narrow aperture. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 542 grams, 12.8cm (5"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly in a private collection formed between 1990 and 2000; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, date 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
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