Chinese Ceramic Tek Sing Shipwreck Bowl19th century AD. A plain blue-glazed bowl with everted rim, tall basal ring, with official code label and identification sticker to base. 365 grams, 15.5cm (6"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1970s. The Tek Sing (True Star) wreck is one of the famous recovery stories of the 20th century. Sailing from the port of Xiamen (then known as Amoy) in February 1822 the vessel Tek Sing was bound for Jakarta, Indonesia laden with porcelain goods and 1600 Chinese emigrants. The captain decided to pass through the Gaspar Strait, between the Bangka-Belitung Islands, and ran aground on a reef. The vessel sank in about 100 feet of water. The next morning, February 7, an English East Indian captained by James Pearl, passing through the same waters, encountered debris and some survivors and managed to rescue about 190 of the latter. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
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Chinese Ceramic Tek Sing Shipwreck Bowl19th century AD. A pale blue-glazed bowl with tall basal ring, concentric linear bans, central flower to the inner face, flowers and foliage to the outer face, signature to the underside, with official code label and identification sticker to base. 390 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. The Tek Sing (True Star) wreck is one of the famous recovery stories of the 20th century. Sailing from the port of Xiamen (then known as Amoy) in February 1822 the vessel Tek Sing was bound for Jakarta, Indonesia laden with porcelain goods and 1600 Chinese emigrants. The captain decided to pass through the Gaspar Strait, between the Bangka-Belitung Islands, and ran aground on a reef. The vessel sank in about 100 feet of water. The next morning, February 7, an English East Indian captained by James Pearl, passing through the same waters, encountered debris and some survivors and managed to rescue about 190 of the latter. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Chinese Ceramic Tek Sing Shipwreck Bowl19th century AD. A blue-glazed bowl with basal ring, floral motifs and figure to the outer wall, with official code label and identification sticker to base. 212 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. The Tek Sing (True Star) wreck is one of the famous recovery stories of the 20th century. Sailing from the port of Xiamen (then known as Amoy) in February 1822 the vessel Tek Sing was bound for Jakarta, Indonesia laden with porcelain goods and 1600 Chinese emigrants. The captain decided to pass through the Gaspar Strait, between the Bangka-Belitung Islands, and ran aground on a reef. The vessel sank in about 100 feet of water. The next morning, February 7, an English East Indian captained by James Pearl, passing through the same waters, encountered debris and some survivors and managed to rescue about 190 of the latter. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Gandharan Stucco Buddha Statue Head2nd-4th century AD. A ceramic head of Buddha with carefully dressed hair and moustache, wreath and plume to the forehead; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 4.1 kg, 32cm including stand (12 1/2"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Fine condition.
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Large Bichrome Ceramic Figural Jar3300-1700 BC. A terracotta globular jar with everted rim, band of painted ibexes to the shoulder, frieze of bovines with rosettes and sigma motifs. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, plate 2. 1.6 kg, 20.5cm (8"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. Very fine condition.
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Large Bichrome Ceramic Figural Bowl3300-1700 BC. A large squat terracotta bowl with chamfered rim, circumferential rib below the shoulder; painted geometric bands to the shoulder, to the body a frieze with opposed pairs of oxen and ibexes each with birds to their backs and tree between, sigma motifs and rosettes in the field. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, plate 24. 2.9 kg, 28cm (11"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. Very fine condition.
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Bichrome Ceramic Bowl3300-1700 BC. A broad terracotta bowl with frieze of stylised ibexes to the inner face above a band of hatched arches, central panel of peepal leaves and sigma motifs. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, plate 85. 289 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Large Bichrome Ceramic Figural Bowl3300-1700 BC. A terracotta bowl with slightly everted rim, raised circumferential bands and raised undulating band; band of painted ibexes to the rim, hatched bands with painted plumed bird above each undulation. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, chart 8. 1.2 kg, 22cm (8 3/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. Very fine condition.
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Painted Ceramic Vase3300-1700 BC. A terracotta jar with discoid base, bulbous body and flared rim, painted geometric vandykes to the shoulder. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, 9.56. 102 grams, 80mm (3 1/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Bichrome Ceramic Chalice3300-1700 BC. A terracotta stand with discoid base and square-section upper body; four painted panels to the body, two geometric and two of fronds. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, plate 22. 389 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Bichrome Ceramic Figural Goblet3300-1700 BC. A terracotta conical cup with small discoid base, band of hatching below the rim with three bird motifs. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, p.231. 172 grams, 92mm (3 3/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Bichrome Ceramic Cup3300-1700 BC. A globular terracotta cup with discoid base, band of geometric painted detail to the body. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, p.231. 269 grams, 90mm (3 1/2"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Bichrome Ceramic Figural Jar3300-1700 BC. A terracotta biconical jar with chamfered inner face to the raised rim; band of painted panels two each with square motif, peepal leaf, bird. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, pl.45, 104. 293 grams, 13cm (5"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Painted Ceramic Figural Jar3300-1700 BC. A squat terracotta jar with chamfered everted rim, painted band to the shoulder with geometric panels, an ibex and a lion. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, plate 105. 163 grams, 10.5cm (4 1/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. Very fine condition.
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Large Bichrome Ceramic Figural Jar3300-1700 BC. A squat terracotta jar with biconical profile and chamfered rim; painted frieze to the shoulder of three oxen and peepal leaves. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, plate 105. 276 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. Very fine condition.
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Large Bichrome Ceramic Figural Cup3300-1700 BC. A terracotta bowl with bichrome frieze of an ox and wolf, bird, fish and frond. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, plate 105 & chart 9. 195 grams, 10.5cm (4 1/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Ceramic Figural Jar3300-1700 BC. A terracotta biconical jar with chamfered inner face to the raised rim; band of painted panels two with a geometric design and two with quadrupeds. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, pl.104. 272 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Bichrome Ceramic Figural Cup3300-1700 BC. A low terracotta cup with discoid base and flared rim, frieze of bichrome animals and bird to the outer wall. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, Chart 9. 210 grams, 99mm (4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Large Bichrome Ceramic Figural Jar3300-1700 BC. A terracotta bulbous jar with everted rim; frieze of bichrome painted animals and bird to the shoulder. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, plate 5. 523 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. Fine condition.
Indus Valley Mehrgarh Large Bichrome Ceramic Figural Bowl3300-1700 BC. A terracotta biconical jar with chamfered inner face to the raised rim; frieze of bichrome painted scenes to the shoulder separated by vertical bands, one a feline attacking an ibex, the other a bison. Cf. Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, plate 45. 482 grams, 15cm (6"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. Very fine condition.
Indus Valley Painted Ceramic Storage Jar with Fish3300-1300 BC. A squat jar with flat shoulder, raised rim; band of polychrome hatching to the outer face, two fish to the shoulder. 282 grams, 12cm (5"). Ex Hiller collection, formed 1950s-early 1970s; thence by descent. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Egyptian Ceramic Mould GroupNew Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC and Late Period, 664-332 BC. A group of terracotta moulds comprising: one globular for modelling the base of a scarab, Ramesside period (New Kingdom); one flat for modelling a wedjat amulet (Late Period). 16 grams total, 16-35mm (3/4 - 1 1/2"). Ex Hubbard collection, London, UK; acquired on the UK art market from 1990. [2, No Reserve]Fine condition.
Egyptian Ceramic Oil LampRoman Period, 3rd-4th century AD. A pelta-shaped body with large central filler hole, basal ring, narrow nozzle, incised lines forming panels to the sides and neck. Cf. Bailey, D.M. A Catalogue of the Lamps in the British Museum. III. Roman Provincial Lamps, London, 1988, item Q2182MLA. 33 grams, 68mm (2 3/4"). Ex Cheshire, UK collection; acquired northern England, 1970s. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Greek Campanian Red-Figure Bell Krater5th-3rd century BC. A ceramic bell krater with pedestal base, bell-shaped body and broad everted rim; the rim with red ring to the interior and a band of vineleaves to the underside of the exterior; the body with two figural scenes separated by painted palmettes beneath the handles: Side A depicting a scene of revelry associated with the cult of Dionysus, a nude bearded male plucking at the robe of a female, with a second female behind him preparing to disrobe, a second nude bearded male to the right carrying a staff advancing towards a robed female with a distaff (?); Side B depicting a winged Nike addressing a draped male facing her, a second male behind her. 3.9 kg, 32.8cm (13"). From the Astarte Gallery, Britannia Hotel, Mayfair, London, UK. Fine condition.
Greek Painted Ceramic Krater5th-4th century BC. A large bell-shaped body with flared base, broad neck and everted rim; two handles to the shoulder, each formed as a round-section hoop supporting a ledge; circumferential painted bands in white and maroon. 4.3 kg, 39.5cm (15 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired in the 1990s. Fine condition, repaired.
Greek Ceramic Painted Aryballos8th-7th century BC. A buffware globular vessel with stepped profile, rounded bottom, deep shoulder and broad flange neck, short strap handle to the rear; raised beading to the step; the rim and shoulder with radiating strokes, the body with broad concentric bands; supplied with stand. 73 grams, 88mm including stand (3 1/2"). Ex Heneage collection. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Greek Miniature Ceramic Bowls and Jar Group3rd century BC. A mixed group of miniature vessels comprising: three blackware bowls with basal ring; a mortar with pouring lip; a bulbous jar with waisted neck, flared rim. 128 grams total, 36-57mm (1 1/2 - 2 1/4"). Property of a West London gentleman; acquired between 1980-2010. [5, No Reserve]Fine condition, bowls chipped.
A 19th century French bisque head doll with paperweight eyes, ceramic teeth and mohair wig, dressed in some original clothing, height 91cm. CONDITION REPORT The doll is complete, age related wear to the body, head is complete, wig is loose, porcelain teeth all present as are eyes which are in working order.
A silver ring tree, Birmingham 1906, a pair of Scottish silver fiddle and shell pattern sugar tongs, Edinburgh 1830, a buckle of crescent form, detailed Higgins Sterling, five small forks with llama finials, detailed Peru, a cloisonne enameled waist belt buckle, a ceramic model of a lady's head and a bead work collar.
A vary coloured gemstone set bracelet, probably Ceylonese, an operculum link bracelet, on a snap clasp, a two piece costume buckle, five brooches, two Siamese niello decorated pendants, a neckchain, a pair of 9ct gold mounted oval shell cameo earring drops, a gem set stick pin, designed as a fly, a small pendant scent bottle, decorated with a bunch of grapes, an oval ceramic pendant, designed as the portrait of a girl and three further items.
A 9ct gold brooch, claw set with an oval cut smoky quartz within a scrollwork pierced border, a 9ct gold, garnet and cultured pearl set cluster ring, a gold back and front heart shaped pendant locket with a gilt metal neckchain, a Delft blue and white ceramic bracelet with windmill motifs, and a three row necklace of imitation pearls.
A silver ring tree, Birmingham 1906, a pair of Scottish silver fiddle and shell pattern sugar tongs, Edinburgh 1830, a buckle of crescent form, detailed Higgins Sterling, five small forks with llama finials, detailed Peru, a cloisonne enameled waist belt buckle, a ceramic model of a lady's head and a bead work collar.
A vary coloured gemstone set bracelet, probably Ceylonese, an operculum link bracelet, on a snap clasp, a two piece costume buckle, five brooches, two Siamese niello decorated pendants, a neckchain, a pair of 9ct gold mounted oval shell cameo earring drops, a gem set stick pin, designed as a fly, a small pendant scent bottle, decorated with a bunch of grapes, an oval ceramic pendant, designed as the portrait of a girl and three further items.
Brass double burner oil lamp having coloured glass baluster reservoir on brass pedestal with black ceramic base, etched glass shade with clear chimney. Together with another white metal relief cast two handled urn shaped oil lamp with glass reservoir. (2) CONDITION REPORT; Various minor chips and nibbles to base rim. Otherwise no obvious damage / cracks or restoration. Opening is 4 inches (10.2cm) approx. We feel the shade is late Victorian and the base is possibly slightly later.
Tray of assorted mainly hunting related items to include relief moulded hunting scene biscuit barrel with fox mounts and matching jug, Arthur Wood Ye Olde Coaching and Hunting Days tankard, Elizabethan staffordshire fine bone china hunting cup and saucer, The Juliana Collection study of horses on square naturalistic base, ceramic horse bottle stopper etc.
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