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Lot 203
A Chinese off white jade dish, probably late Qing Dynasty or Republican Period, of plain form with a flared foot, 78 mm, diameter 8 cm, height 8 mm, a light brown jade bowl, probably late Qing Dynasty or Republican Period, of plain form with a flared foot, diameter 8 cm, height 3 cm and an off white jade bowl, probably late Qing Dynasty or Republican Period, of plain form with a flared foot and reeded rim (small chip), diameter 8 cm, height 5 cm. Provenance; Sir Thomas Symmonds Tomlinson, (1877 - 1965), then by descent. Tomlinson became Town Magistrate in Zanzibar in 1907, rising to become Lord Chief Justice between 1925 - 1928, (knighted in 1925), he was instrumental in effectuating the Zanzibar Courts Decree and the British Subordinate Courts Order of 1923.
Lot 648
JADE - FACES OF JADE LP (PLUS WAIT TILL I COME HOME PROMO). Fantastic bundle of rarities from the Cincinnati, Ohio Psych outfit active for a very short period of time between '69 and '71... Titles are Faces Of Jade (original US pressing - General American Records GAR 11311 - superb Ex+ condition record with just a couple of very light and faint hairline marks/Ex+ top condition sleeve too with just some very light edgewear) and Wait Till I Come Home (GAR 314 promo only - nice Ex condition copy).
Lot 939
DANCE / HOUSE / ELECTRONIC / DOWNTEMPO - 12". Stunning collection of about 100 x 12". Artists/titles include DJ K.U.D.O. (YLS EE 001-2), Crystal Waters, Cosmic Baby, Samurai Sam, FPI Project, Aleem, Keziah Jones, DJ Marco Bailey, Moby, Innovator, Lo-Fidelity All Stars, One Dove, Wagon Christ, Asiandubfoundation, Cassius, Adamski, Baby Ford, Jade 4 U, Konk, Lil' Louis & The World, Transglobal, Elastic Band, Airstream, Stex, Rhythim is Rhythim, Space Opera, Joe Smooth, The It, Boy's Own, The Optimystics, State of Emergency, David A. Stewart, Katherine E, Northern Electrics, Voice of Africa, Andy Weatherall, Fidelfatti, Mr. Monday, Joanna, Fabric of Life, Collapse, Arthur Baker, Quarz, Clone, Yazz,The Aloof. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.
Lot 428
17th century AD. A carved jade pentagonal pendant with heater-shaped panel of nasta'liq text from the Qur'an on a field of reserved flowers; pierced to the upper edge. 29 grams, 50mm (2"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. Very fine condition.
Lot 91
4th-2nd century BC. A gold diadem section composed of compact gold laurel leaves, arranged in horizontal rows, finely incised floral details to the surface; a central ornament of a quatrefoil, with crescentic pendant and two bead breloques, two gold fastening rings with jade and almandine stones. Cf. the diadem has parallels with the tiara of golden leaves, from the same period, preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Taranto, Italy, coming from one of the rich Tarentine necropolises of the Hellenistic period, see Moscati, S., (ed.), Gli ori di Taranto, Genova, 1975. 31.70 grams, 16cm (6 1/4").Property of a London lady; from her family collection formed in the 1970s.Wreaths had special significance within Greek culture. They signified dignity, merit, high status, and respect. The winners of the Olympic Games were awarded wreaths fashioned from sacred olive branches tied with a white woollen ribbon, and the winners of the Isthmic Games were awarded wreaths from pine branches or fresh celery. Outstanding speakers, poets, playwrights and actors were crowned with branches of laurel- a tree dedicated to Apollo, the patron god of arts (hence the word 'laureate'"). A myrtle wreath was worn by those who spoke at the National Assembly, as a sign of fulfilling their civic duty. A wreath of golden oak or laurel leaves served as a symbol of royal power (such a wreath was found in the tomb of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great"). Wreaths were also an obligatory headdress at feasts and during the holidays. These festival wreaths were made of fragrant herbs and flowers, and roses and violets were particularly popular. For feast wreaths, ivy was often used, since it was believed that it prevented intoxication. Wreaths were used by men and women alike.Fine condition.
Lot 416
19th century AD. A silver octagonal frame with running tendril ornament, two large suspension hoops, lip to the reverse with foliage and zigzag designs; inset jade plaque with three central liners of calligraphic text and similar to the border, secured with four bronze pins. 128 grams, 85mm (3 1/2"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. Fine condition.
Lot 515
18th-19th century AD. A carved jade grip from a kard dagger with tiger-head(?) finial, pricked ears and slightly open mouth exposing openwork fangs; attachment spike below. Cf. Velanu, M. Antique Swords and Daggers, Atglen, 2006, item 4/4. 161 grams, 12.2cm (4 3/4"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. Fine condition.
Lot 335
Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. An important set of twelve painted shengxiao ceramic zodiac figures, each a cloaked human body standing on a tiered pedestal base with the head of an animal from the Chinese zodiac - pig, ox, horse, ram, rooster, rat, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, monkey and dog; representing the Chinese twelve-year cycle in which each year is associated with a specific animal. See Michaelson, C., Gilded Dragons. Buried Treasures from China's Golden Ages, British Museum Press, 1999, pp.102-103. 37 kg total, 44cm (17 1/2"). Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in the Cheuk family collection, Hong Kong, 1970s; accompanied by Oxford Authentication thermoluminescence report for one of the pieces, number C119j15. The earliest known pictorial representation of the twelve-year cycle is in a Northern Wei tomb in Shandong Province; by the time of the Tang Dynasty the calendrical animals were frequently used on epitaphs and engraved on funerary steles. The Chinese term shengxiao means both birth and resemblance, as it came to be believed that a person's character was influenced by the animal symbolising their year of birth. The belief developed into believing that it was possible to gain insights into relationships and the universe and therefore into one's fate. Each of the animals also represent a specific hour, day, month of the cycle, and all these details are taken into consideration when investigating the almanac for divination purposes. There are a number of stories about the origin of the order in which the animals are placed. The most popular ones include those relating to how the Jade Emperor asked to see earth's twelve most interesting animals on the first day of the first lunar month, in which the rat gained the first position by deception, becoming the sworn enemy of the cat. [12] Finely modelled.
Lot 418
18th-19th century AD. A carved jade annular plaque comprising an outer ring of round dished panels beside scooped radiating bars, inner ring of arabesque panels with incised calligraphic text, pierced for attachment. 104 grams, 10.5cm (4"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. Fine condition.
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