Round Indus Valley pot. 12cm high x 6cm wide. Decorated on sides and top with lattice work and swirls on light red background. Two minor chips to rim. (No. 109).

Indus Valley footed pot with line decoration. 8cm high. (No. 77)

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) holding item, 19.5cms high, green and red glazing.

Ming (1368-1644) pot, 6cm diameter x 5.5cm high, floral blue decoration with impacted sea shells. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 31504. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) holding squeezebox?, 19.5cms high, green and red glazing.

Indus Valley footed bowl. Decorated with coloured snake surrounding the bowl. 10.5cm Wide x 7cm high. (No. 119)

Medieval Mount for a belt or horse harness decoration. Circa 15th - 16th century. Length 43mm.Weight 45.6 grams.

Ming (1368-1644) pot, 6cm diameter x 6cm high. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 32746. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Free standing polished goniatite fossil. Goniatites are shelled cephalopods related to the squid and octopus that form the order Goniatitida. Goniatites originated in the middle Devonian period some 390 million years ago. Similar to their relative the ammonite being a free swimming animal possessing a head with two well developed eyes and arms (tentacles). We have several specimens on display, prices starting from £5.

Ming tile, with extraordinarily high relief attendant. 36cm x 23cm.

Sung dynasty male attendant, fully tested as approximately 850 years old, almost full pigmentation remaining. 29cm high.

Ming (1368-1644) pot, 6cm diameter x 6cm high, with floral blue decoration. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 31671. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Sung dynasty (960-1279) large footed bowl, cream coloured glazing, combing decoration inside the bowl. 16.5cm wide x 5.5cm high. (S2)

Ming lidded pot (5.5cm wide x 4cm high), decoration to the lid. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 214353.

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) holding horn, 19.5cms high, red and green glazing.

A Han dynasty (206-230AD) attendant in terracotta with pointed hat, 17.5cm high.

A genuine dinosaur age specimen in a museum style presentation. Over 65 million years old the Mosasaurus was the prehestoric T Rex of the oceans. Family; Mosasauridae .Period; Late Cretaceous - Maastrichtian Date; c65 million years BP.

A small piriform flask ( Oinochoe ) of the Greek colonies of South Italy. Decorated with ladies of fashion and palmettes. Apulian ware of the 4th century BC In immaculate condition. 9cm tall.

Indus Valley seated Goddess, hands broken otherwise intact. (No. 81)

All ancient terracotta can be dated by a Thermoluminescence analysis report. This will confirm the age of the last firing. This report can be obtained from Oxford Authentication Ltd, Boston House, Grove Technology Park, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9FF, at a cost of circa £200. All items sold on this website are guaranteed to be of the vintage specified. Any items tested and found not to be genuine will be fully refunded, plus the full cost of the analysis report.

A late 2nd century AD intaglio ring with a sacrificial altar set in a carnelian. A nice clear intaglio and from an old oxford collection. Size B 1/2

A pastel green glass cup of the 3rd-4th century AD with a concave base and slightly in turned rim. The whole item having much mother of pearl iridescence. 7.5cms diameter. 3.5cms high.

A superb example of two fossil sea urchins on the original matrix.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) glazed blue and white bowl. 13cm wide x 5cm high. (M4)

Indus Valley drinking beaker, 8.5cms high with black line decoration. (No. 110).

Ming (1368-1644AD) zodiac female, with detachable head. Year of the rat. Most pigmentation remaining. 31cm tall.

A 5th or perhaps 6th Century AD Byzantine red ware Christian oil lamp. The design in the discus is a Christian pentagram which in turn contains an interior cross. The periphery compromises of ribbons and beads. The lamp is immaculate and undamaged. Recovered from N. Africa.

A Byzantine 6th/7th Century AD red ware oil lamp. The chiro in the discus is decorated with beads within a framework. Most significantly, below the chiro is a dove, clearly representing the dove of peace. The periphery consists of squares and back to back scrolls, both with interior design. The makers mark on the reverse is a stylised cross. Immaculate and undamaged, this is a very superior chiro lamp. 5" long.

A 6th Century red ware oil lamp with a chiro in the discus, which is decorated with rings. Suspended from the arms of the chiro are Greek letters representing eternity, a feature not previously seen by us. The periphery consists of dog tooth moulding which became a major feature of Romanesque architecture. This lamp is not grave goods, but has been used, as witnessed by the discolouration at the spout. Immaculate and undamaged. 6" long.

This Byzantine red ware oil lamp has a chiro in the discus which is decorated in classic Byzantine style with roundels. The periphery consists of chevrons and roundels. Some sand deposits still impacted, but removable. 5.5" long. Immaculate and undamaged.

Ming warrior, 24cms high, wearing Mountain pattern armour and a Manchu helmet with plume, carrying two maces. The vast majority of original pigment remaining.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) blue and white footed, glazed bowl. 13.5cm wide x 5.5cm high. (M3)

Thought to be an ancestor of the largest predatory shark to have ever lived the extinct Carcharodon Megalodon and its living relative todays Great White shark. These specimens are from the Early Eocene c 52 million years ago. The age of these teeth is approx, it is usually based upon the formation that the teeth were discovered in. These teeth were discovered in the High Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa at a height of 11,000 feet. One of the earliest giant sharks, that may be the ancestor of most, if not all, living Mackeral Sharks. Megalodon, the largest predatory shark ever to have lived is a descendant of this giant shark. Its living relatives are the two current rulers of the open water, the White Pointer (Great White Shark) and the Blue Pointer (Mako Shark). We have several specimens on display. Mounted from £6, and necklace and pendents from £4.50.

Wei Dynasty (220-286AD) solid crouching female. 12.5cm High.

A Mediaeval tile dating between 1250 and 1350AD. A most unusual tile, as it appears to be one of four, making either a quatrefoil or perhaps a heart design. The style is reminiscent of Wessex tiles so perhaps from that area. 12.5 x 12 x 5cm.

Mediaeval tile mould of a rampant lion. 12.5cm x 12.5cm.

Ming (1368-1644AD) 'Slatow' pot. So called because Port of Slatow was where the first examples were found. They are Ming pots thrown on a wheel in two halves and then 'welded' together. 17cm wide x 15.5cm high.

Indus Valley standing Deity. (No. 82)

Large Indus Valley pot, nicely decorated. Minor chips to rim. 23cm wide x 14.5cm high. (No. 90)

Sung dynasty female attendant, 27cms high on brown glazed pedestal. Attendant wearing green dress with yellow piping and holding an item in both hands. Wearing flat yellow headgear. Most pigmentation and glazing remaining. Fully tested as approximately 850 years old.

Tang (618-907AD) fat lady, with much pigmentation remaining. 42cm high x 18cm wide at base. Immaculate condition, Very rare.

Ming (1368-1644) bowl 8cm diameter x 5.5cm high, with abstract design. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 55493. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Sung dynasty (960-1279) pot lid surmounted by bird, some green underlying glaze. 11cm high.

Indus Valley pot with geometric design, 12cm x 6.5cm. (No. 83)

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) holding squeezebox?, 19.5cms high, blue and red glazing.

Small glazed Ming dynasty (1368-1644) bowl, boldly decorated. 12cm wide x 4.5cm high. (M8)

Greek colonies of South Italy, a complete red figure Lekanis and lid. The lid decorated with 'ladies of fashion' and palmettes. Apulian ware, 4th century BC. 9.5cm x 9.5cm.

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) with red cuffs carrying cymbals, 19.5cms high, blue glazing.

A 5th or 6th century AD Byzantine redware terracotta oil lamp. This has an amphora in the discus and peripheral decoration. Recovered from Tunisia.

A 2nd to 3rd century AD Roman unguentarium (perfume bottle)with long neck to inhibit condensation, and this one with a rounded bottom, therefore designed to sit in a bed of sand. Lovely iridescence. Recovered from Turkey.

Ming horse (1368-1644) with long saddle. Saddle in brown with green caparisons and green bridle. 30cm long x 25cm high. (No posting, collection or delivery only).

Small Ming (1368-1644) bowl 9cm diameter x 4cm high recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base of the bowl, No. 51199. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's. Minor accretions, otherwise intact.

Small footed Indus Valley bowl with black pattern on red base. 9cms wide x 6cms high (No. 61).

Tomb attendant. 21cms high. Traces of green glaze in folds. Wearing an unusual tall hat.

Indus Valley decorated pot, 15cm x 9cm. (No. 84)

Frechen 1625-1675. 23.5cm high, with mask and medallion of rampant lion. Found under a house near Oxford. Used as a witched bottle.

An Indus Valley bronze age (circa 2250BC) terracotta bowl. Black wavy and straight line decoration. Intact and unrestored. 13cm diameter. (No. 85)

Indus Valley footed pot with spaced line decoration. 7cm high. (No. 89)

Footed Indus Valley pot decorated with geometric patterns, 9.5cm x 7cm. (No. 80)

Indus Valley bulbous shape vase decorated with four birds in black. 8cm wide x 9cm high. (No. 116).

This specimen has been cut through the middle and then polished to reveal two halves of the Ammonite that show all of the body chambers.These chambers have been preserved in Calcite and Limestone and show the internal structure of the Ammonite.Albian - Aptian 110-120 Million years old, Mid Cretaceous,from Madagascar This specimen measures 5.6cm at the widest and is in very good condition.

Northern Wei Dynasty (386-535AD) tile, much red pigment remaining. 29cm high x 13cm wide x 3.5cm deep. Thermoluminescence test confirming authenticity recorded on disk, which is included in the sale.

Ming musician, 20cms high, most pigmentation remaining.

A late 2nd century AD Roman bronze intaglio ring set with a corn ear in a jasper. A nice clear intaglio and from an old Oxford collection. Size E

A superb Bactrian camel, Sui to early Tang and therefore clearly dated to 518AD to early 7th century. Draped seat over humps, supported by strung poles either side of humps. Very well modelled. 35cm x 43cm. (No posting, collection or delivery only).

Ming (1368-1644AD) 'Slatow' pot. So called because Port of Slatow was where the first examples were found. They are Ming pots thrown on a wheel in two halves and then 'welded' together. 19cm wide x 16cm high.

A Bronze Age looped and socketed axe head. A few minor accretions, otherwise intact. Circa 1500BC. 11 x 4.5cm.

Small Qing dynasty dish, 8.5cm diameter x 2cm high. Recovered from a trading vessel which sank in the South China sea in about 1730, recovered by divers in 1999. They originated from the kilns of Jingdezhen in the Jiangxi province of China. These factories were famous for their high quality porcelain produced for imperial usage, as well as their wares intended for export to the west. These items all date to the Yongzheng rule which was 1723-1735. (No. Q26).

Ming warrior, 24cms high, wearing Mountain pattern armour and a Manchu helmet with plume, carrying battleaxe. The vast majority of original pigment remaining.

Wide, footed glazed Sung dynasty (960-1279) bowl, with combing decoration. 16cm wide x 5.5cm high. (S7)

A string of genuine Roman beads. The string consists of 192 individually crafted beads of turquoise coloured glass,ranging in size from 1 - 5 mm Length:- 17 inches circa 100-400 A.D. Found on diverse Roman sites in Libya.

Ming (1368-1644AD) processional horse and rider. Rider in asparagus green apparel holding cymbals, horse caparisoned in blue with decoration on mane and head. Long saddlecloth to act as mudguard. 36cms high x 28cms wide. Almost all pigmentation remaining.

An early Tang mounted archer, 6th-7th century AD. The early period determined by the small horses head. Archer sits astride with quivers, tight fitting, decorated helmet. Facial features very well preserved. Archer wears boots and sits on saddle over a blanket. The whole thing on a plinth. 30cm x 37.5cm. (No posting, collection or delivery only).

A Ming tile, with Huang Feng (mythological King of the birds guardian) in high relief. Black colouring, eye picked out in red. Firing crack at top of lower wing. 37cm x 37cm x 5cm.

Frechen 1625-1675. 22cm high. Mask and floral medallion. Found under a house in Walton-on-the-Naze whilst digging footings for an extension. Used asd a witches bottle.

Raeren. 1570-1580. 26cm high, with floral pattern round shoulder. Minor scar which hardly detracts, otherwise intact.

Indus Valley drinking vessel with line decoration. 8cms wide x 8cms high (No. 60).

Sung Dynasty (960-1279) pot lid surmounted by bird. 10cm high.

Sung dynasty horse and groom, fully tested as approximately 850 years old, almost full pigmentation remaining. 29cm high.

A bronze age terracotta open bowl (circa 2250BC). Black decoration under sand accretions. Intact and unrestored. 11.5cm diameter. (No. 91)

A Tang dynasty (618-907AD) fine equestrian hunting figure. The Central Asian rider naturalistically modelled with a stern expression, arms raised to hold the horses reins and seated with a saddle over a saddle cloth with a dog seated behind. The red pottery horse standing four square with the mane of originally organic material now gone, the head strongly modelled with bulging eyes, flaring nostrils and open mouth. A similar group was unearthed from the tomb of a Tang dynasty official and his wife on the outskirts of Xi'an in Shansi province. See Connoisseur magazine, summer 1996 'Pottery mounted horses' pp16-27. 37cm x 41cm. An Oxford thermoluminescence test carried out on 15th October 2012 authenticates this item as between 900 and 1500 years old. The certificate forms part of the purchase. (No posting, collection or delivery only).

Free standing multi Orthoceras fossils from the Devonian age, set in limestone deposits from Morocco. Approx 350 million years old. Orthoceras were a type of squid like creature that teemed in the oceans of the Devonian period. We have several sculptures on display, prices from £10 - £28. These stunning sculptures make very unusual gifts.

Ming (1368-1644) pot, 6cm diameter x 5.5cm high, blue floral decoration with some impacted sea shells. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 118694. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ming musician, with drum, 20cms high, most pigmentation remaining.

A Sung dynasty (960-1279) crested bird pot lid, cream glazed. 14cm high.

Indus Valley footed bowl, tapering to top. Decorated in black with fishes and leaves. 7.5cm Wide at neck x 8cm high. (No. 120)

This is a string of genuine Roman turquoise beads (restrung) 100 - 400 A.D from Libya. The string consists of over 200 small individually crafted beads in turquoise length approx 12 inches average length of each bead 0.75 mm .

A very rare small glazed 13th or 14th century tile, probably a centrepiece of a group. Certainly Southern England tile, probably Devonshire. 8cm x 8cm x 3cm.

Ming musician tomb attendant. Excavated in Shanxi province, Central China, holding pipe? and bowl. Most pigmentation remaining. 20cms high.

Ming (1368-1644) bowl 9cm diameter x 6cm high, nicely decorated in blue and glazed. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 73084. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

16th Century personal bell seal, with duck as the central device. Found near Didcot, Oxon

A glazed amulet of Thoth circa 900 BC. From the collection of a French engineer who was ‘Director General Des Sucreries Du Vice Roi’ in Luxor. The collection was formed in 1882 during his tenure of the post.

Description Goniatites are Ammonoids with a distinctive goniotitic zig-zag pattern in the sutures that mark the spiraling growth of the shell. The extinct ammonite that decended from Nautiloids is an example of the remarkable symmetry often found in nature. Mineral exchange over the eons can create an amazing array of contrasting colors and the beautiful natural display you see here. Ammonites were Cephalopods sharing a common ancestor with the squid and octopus. The ammonites that appeared in the Devonian became very diverse and widespread in the Paleozoic and Mesazoic before going extinct along with the dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous period. The goniatites lived early in the Devonian period, some 400 million years ago, and became extinct during the Permian period.

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) carrying bottle, 19.5cms high, blue and red glazing.

All nice Goodies !

Fifty thousand years ago, the North Sea did not exist. The area between what are now the white cliffs of Dover and the Dutch sandy dunes was part of the continent of Europe and the natural habitat of woolly rhinos, Irish elks and other prehistoric marvels. On these fertile grounds they fed, fought, procreated and died for thousands of years. Then the ice came. The lowering of the earth’s temperature at around 25.000 B.C. caused the extinction of these fascinating creatures, their remains being buried by hundreds of meters of ice which covered the whole of northern Europe. Temperatures rose and melt began to set in at around 12.000 B.C., replacing the ice with water and so giving birth to the North Sea as we know it today. The remains of its old inhabitants were still there, however, now covered by a thin layer of sand and fathoms of salty water. Nowadays tidal currents cause the seabed to turn around, freeing the fossils from their sandy tome and causing them to get stuck in the sturdy nets of Dutch fishing boats that leave port every week, facing the dangers of the North Sea, to provide the world with the best that the sea has to offer. We have several pieces of Woolly Mammoth tusk (bark), prices starting from £4 - £20.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) blue and white glazed bowl, decorated to the inside. 12.5cm wide x 4cm high. (M2)

Footed Indus Valley pot nicely decorated, 6cm x 8cm. (No. 49).

Early 17th century Bellarmine jug with a medallion. Slight firing crack on mask which does not detract. Completely intact. 23cm High.

A Northern Chi dynasty (550-577AD) standing figure. Height 24cm.

A rare and finely modelled terracotta figure of a military official, standing on base. 41cm tall. Light green glaze. Wearing elaborate armour with peaked helmet. One hand pierced through fist, as if holding a lance. With lion mask breast plates, ringed with bosses and with a large lion mask at collar. His face with short flared moustache. Small firing crack through left hand side of face.

Northern Chi curved, internal tile with three seated ladies in alcoves. 34cm x 17.5cm.

Ming (1368-1644) lady attendant with mirror, detachable head type. Asparagus green and black robes, stunning detail and features. 20cm high.

Roman glass unguentarium (scent bottle), 2nd or 3rd century BC. Recovered from Tunisia. Nice iridescence. 11.5cm high.

Footed Ming (1368-1644) bowl, 9cm diameter x 6cm high, nicely decorated, small accretion. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 72081. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Indus Valley pot decorated with geometric patterns, 12cm x 6.5cm. (No. 78)

Medieval Lead Field / Hop Tokens.Circa 15th - 19th century. Prices vary.

Vessica 13th century seal. Seal of Peter of the Dene. Legend still bears original enamelling inset. Found near Newbury.

Ming warrior, 24cms high, wearing Mountain pattern armour and a Manchu helmet with plume, carrying spear. The vast majority of original pigment remaining.

Northern Qi (550-577AD) horse with red harness and red necklet with tassles. The chest adorned with a band suspending seven large conch shaped tassles with bronze bells attached. Hollow back with long crimson saddle cloths flaring widely to either side and impressed with floral patterns. The rounded haunches covered with textiles with three tassles below either side, with 21 half round decorations. The head has a floral plume. Beautifully sculpted head. A similar figure with straw coloured glaze exists in the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, illustrated in (Chinese ceramics in the Avery Brundage collection) 1967 plate 17. Much pigment remaining. 32cm long x 42cm high.

German stoneware jug, circa 1710-1725. Original lid and absolutely intact, a stunning example, 24cm high.

A German stoneware wine bottle of circa 1580. No scars or scuffs. Completely intact and very rare as such. 18cm high.

A Yuan (Mongol) dynasty (1206-1368 AD) attendant.

Ming dancing lady, holding an item on her left shoulder,22cms high, with green, red and black glazing.

Indus Valley Mother Earth Goddess (seated). Restuck right arm, otherwise intact. (No. 87)

Indus Valley standing Deity. Right arm restuck, otherwise intact. (No. 93)

Indus Valley seated Mother Earth Goddess. Both arms broken off. (No. 94)

Indus Valley standing bull. Slight damage at mouth, otherwise intact. (No. 95)

Indus Valley standing bull. (No. 96)

A Tang (618-907AD) horse and lady rider. Lady with fancy headgear, beautifully modelled horse. Some pigment remaining. 36cm x 45cm.

An Ancient Egyptian boat rower of the middle Kingdom and dating to circa 1100BC. Carved in wood and from a complete boat that would have contained four rowers and two standing figures. Missing his arms, but with some original colour extant. Purchased in Luxor circa 1950. Extremely rare. 12cm x 7cm x 5cm

Large Indus Valley pot with wave and line decoration. 15.5cm tall. (No. 86)

Pair of large (60cm tall) Tang attendants (618-907), one female and one male. Dressed in ceremonial robes. Red with white trim. Large amount of original paint still present. Both in immaculate condition. An Oxford thermoluminescence test carried out on 9th October 2012 has authenticated these figures as between 900-1500 years old. The certificate forms part of the purchase. (No posting, collection only). £4500 pair or £2400 each.

Pair of large (60cm tall) Tang attendants (618-907), one female and one male. Dressed in ceremonial robes. Red with white trim. Large amount of original paint still present. Both in immaculate condition. An Oxford thermoluminescence test carried out on 9th October 2012 has authenticated these figures as between 900-1500 years old. The certificate forms part of the purchase. (No posting, collection only). £4500 pair or £2400 each.

Large Indus Valley pot. 20cm wide x 11cm high. Finely decorated. (No. 79)

A Tang horse with high, long saddle, hair at top of mane divided under ears. Excellent condition, in light terracotta. Superb detail to face. 38cm long x 35.5cm high. (No posting, collection or delivery only).

A Vessica bronze personal seal of the 14th or early 15th century. The central device is a wyvern (fabulous beast). Found in Witney, Oxfordshire.

Small Ming pot (6cm wide x 5.5cm high), nicely decorated under a very crazed glaze. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 648.

Ming (1368-1644) footed bowl with decoration, 9cm diameter x 6cm high. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base of the bowl, No. 71910. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's. Two minor chips to the rim.

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) wearing red and white sash, 19.5cms high, blue glazing.

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) carrying drum, 19.5cms high, green and red glaze.

Ming warrior, 24cms high, wearing Mountain pattern armour and a Manchu helmet with plume, holding mace with brown spotting. The vast majority of original pigment remaining.

Celtic Funerary urn, circa 200BC, 25cm high.

Han (25AD-280AD) Dynasty cornice showing Huang Feng (mythological King of the birds guardian) in relief, much original pigment remaining.

Guardian wearing long smock and conical hat. Some red pigment remaining. 27cm high.

Ming musician, 20cms high, most pigmentation remaining.

Small Qing dynasty dish, 8.5cm diameter x 2cm high. Recovered from a trading vessel which sank in the South China sea in about 1730, recovered by divers in 1999. They originated from the kilns of Jingdezhen in the Jiangxi province of China. These factories were famous for their high quality porcelain produced for imperial usage, as well as their wares intended for export to the west. These items all date to the Yongzheng rule which was 1723-1735. (No. Q25).

Small Ming (1368-1644) bowl 8cm diameter x 3.5cm high, simple green decoration and some red colouring remaining. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base of the bowl, No. 50826. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Flat Ming (1368-1644) bowl, 9cm diameter x 4cm high. A basic design still showing through the seashell accretions. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 50906. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) blue and white glazed bowl. 13.5cm wide x 5.5cm high. (M10)

Goniatites are Ammonoids with a distinctive goniotitic zig-zag pattern in the sutures that mark the spiraling growth of the shell. The extinct ammonite that decended from Nautiloids is an example of the remarkable symmetry often found in nature. Mineral exchange over the eons can create an amazing array of contrasting colors and the beautiful natural display you see here. Ammonites were Cephalopods sharing a common ancestor with the squid and octopus. The ammonites that appeared in the Devonian became very diverse and widespread in the Paleozoic and Mesazoic before going extinct along with the dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous period. The goniatites lived early in the Devonian period, some 400 million years ago, and became extinct during the Permian period.

Small footed Ming (1368-1644) bowl, nicely decorated with blue and white glaze, 7.5cm diameter x 5cm high. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base of the bowl, No. 69561. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Footed Indus Valley flared pot with black line pattern. 12cms x 7cms high. Minor chips at rim.(No. 55).

Roman period 260 A.D, British found, Ae bronze composition, Antoninianus coin. Attributed to Gallienus I. Presented in VF ( very fine ) grade. This is the right bust type. Original crisp struck Roman coin.

Indus Valley dish. Some decoration remaining, surface quite scratched. 11.5cm wide x 3cm high. (No. 98)

Footed Indus Valley pot with colourful decoration, depicting a snake, 9cm x 7.5cm. (No. 50).

Qing dynasty dish, 18cm diameter x 3cm high, decorated with an abstract design. Recovered from a trading vessel which sank in the South China sea in about 1730, recovered by divers in 1999. They originated from the kilns of Jingdezhen in the Jiangxi province of China. These factories were famous for their high quality porcelain produced for imperial usage, as well as their wares intended for export to the west. These items all date to the Yongzheng rule which was 1723-1735. (No. Q24).

Ming musician, 20cms high, most pigmentation remaining.

Small, Footed Indus Valley pot with line and dot decoration. Minor chips to rim. 5cm wide x 5cm high. (No. 99)

Ming (1368-1644) pot (6cm high x 10.5cm wide), decorated with abstract leaf design. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 134256. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Small, heavy Indus Valley pot, (for pigmentation?). Black line decoration. 7.5cms wide x 5cms high, 2.5cm opening at top.. (No. 57).

Frechen 1625-1675. 21.5cm high, with mask and coat of arms medallion.

Indus Valley pot with rounded base, some black decoration remaining. Chips to rim. 8.5cm wide x 5cm high. (No. 100)

Ming funeral processionary figure with detachable head. Wearing asparagus green under coat, white robe and soft hat with wide tassle, carrying item. 24.5cm High. Much pigment remaining.

Indus Valley pot with some decoration remaining. 8.5cm wide x 4cm high. (No. 101)

Large Indus Valley lipped pot with line and curve decoration. Minor chips to rim. 10.5cm wide x 7.5cm high. (No. 102)

Footed Indus Valley bowl with fish and line decoration. One large chip to rim. 10.5cm x 5.5cm. (No. 103)

Ming funeral processionary figure with detachable head. Wearing asparagus green under coat, white robe and soft hat with wide tassle, carrying pot. 25.5cm High. Much pigment remaining.

This is a string of genuine Roman Lapis Lazuli beads 100 - 400 A.D from Libya. The string consists of over 200 small individually crafted beads in the highest quality Lapis Lazuli length approx 14 1/2 inches. The average length of each bead 1mm .

Indus Valley footed bowl decorated inside with fishes. 13cm Wide x 5cm high. (No. 124)

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) blue and white glazed bowl with interesting pattern. 13cm wide x 5.5cm high. (M1)

Indus Valley bulbous pot. 13cms wide x 11cms high. Decorated with leaves on red background. (No. 111).

Small Indus Valley pot with brown line pattern, 7.5cm x 4.5cm. (No. 51).

Small Ming pot (6.5cm wide x 5.5cm high), with decoration. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 31371.

Footed Ming (1368-1644) bowl, 9.5cm diameter x 6cm high, nicely decorated inside and out. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 72676. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ming dancing lady, holding an item on her left shoulder,22cms high, with green, red and black glazing.

Small Indus Valley pot with red decoration. 7cms wide x 4cms high, (No. 71).

Indus Valley pot with square patterned decoration, 10cm diameter x 6.5cm high. (No. 104)

Indus Valley bowl with zigzag decoration, minor chips to rim, 17cm diameter x 9.5cm high. (No. 105)

Ming (1368-1644) lidded pot, 7cm diameter x 5cm high, landscape design to lid, with minor seashell accretions, but very good condition. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 62796. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Unusual Indus Valley goblet, colourfully decorated with fish and line decoration. 9cm high. (No. 24)

Ancient clay disc bead necklace measuring over 300mm in length. It comprises of many small ancient clay disc shaped beads which are of Near Eastern origin and date from the 1st millennium B.C. These have been restrung.

Small lidded Ming pot (7cm wide x 5cm high), decorated to the lid. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 1739.

A fine collection of Neolithic arrowheads discovered in the Sahara desert, (Mali and Mauritania). They date from approximately 5000-3000 B.C. Prices from £6.00

Sung dynasty male attendant, 28cms high on brown glazed round pedestal. Attendant wearing brown apparel with green bottom and green hat. Hands clasped outside apparel. Most pigmentation and glazing remaining. Fully tested as approximately 850 years old.

Ming dancing lady, holding tambourine in her left hand, 22cms high, with green, red and black glazing

Cone shaped Indus Valley pot, decorated with fish in red and green. 10cm wide x 7.5cm high. (No.4)

Indus Valley pot, with leaf and animal decoration, with much impacted sand. 8.5cm wide x 6cm high. (No.5)

Small round Indus Valley pot. 10cm high x 6cm wide. Decorated with red and green swirls on orange background. (No. 108).

Wei dynasty (220-286AD) crouching figure, some red pigment remaining. 9.5cm high.

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) attendant, with asparagus green glazed robe, on plinth. Hands to front holding organic material, now gone. 21cm High.

Indus Valley rounded pot decorated in colour with animals, ancient losses to rim, otherwise intact. 10cm Wide x 10cm high. (No. 122)

Indus Valley drinking vessel with black lines pattern. 8.75cms x 9cm high. (No. 53).

Large footed Ming (1368-1644) bowl, 13.5cm diameter x 7cm high, decorated inside and out. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 101350. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Flat Ming (1368-1644) bowl, 11cm diameter x 4cm high, very plain. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 38951. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Footed Ming bowl (13cm wide x 7cm high), nicely decorated. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 102671.

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) holding sash, left arm up, 19.5cms high, blue glazing.

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) originally holding something organic, 19.5cms high, green and red glazing.

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) holding pipe?, with right arm up, 19.5cms high, blue glazing.

Ming fat boy zodiac figure with detachable head, 25cms high. Year of the pig. Green, red and black glazing.

Ming (1368-1644AD) 'Slatow' pot. So called because Port of Slatow was where the first examples were found. They are Ming pots thrown on a wheel in two halves and then 'welded' together. 17cm wide x 14cm high.

Footed Ming bowl (11.5cm wide x 6cm high), with floral decoration. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 150941.

Qing dynasty tea bowl and saucer, (saucer 11.5cm, bowl 7.5cm x 3.5cm). Floral design to saucer and inside bowl, brown glaze to outside of saucer and bowl. Recovered from a trading vessel which sank in the South China sea in about 1730, recovered by divers in 1999. They originated from the kilns of Jingdezhen in the Jiangxi province of China. These factories were famous for their high quality porcelain produced for imperial usage, as well as their wares intended for export to the west. These items all date to the Yongzheng rule which was 1723-1735. (No. Q4).

Qing dynasty tea bowl and saucer, (saucer 11cm, bowl 6.5cm x 3.5cm). Landscape design to base of both pieces and pattern to lip. Recovered from a trading vessel which sank in the South China sea in about 1730, recovered by divers in 1999. They originated from the kilns of Jingdezhen in the Jiangxi province of China. These factories were famous for their high quality porcelain produced for imperial usage, as well as their wares intended for export to the west. These items all date to the Yongzheng rule which was 1723-1735. (No. Q5).

Qing dynasty tea bowl and saucer, (saucer 11cm, bowl 6.5cm x 4cm). Decorated with matching landscape designs. Recovered from a trading vessel which sank in the South China sea in about 1730, recovered by divers in 1999. They originated from the kilns of Jingdezhen in the Jiangxi province of China. These factories were famous for their high quality porcelain produced for imperial usage, as well as their wares intended for export to the west. These items all date to the Yongzheng rule which was 1723-1735. (No. Q6).

Qing dynasty tea bowl and saucer, (saucer 11cm, bowl 7cm x 4cm) with matching designs. Recovered from a trading vessel which sank in the South China sea in about 1730, recovered by divers in 1999. They originated from the kilns of Jingdezhen in the Jiangxi province of China. These factories were famous for their high quality porcelain produced for imperial usage, as well as their wares intended for export to the west. These items all date to the Yongzheng rule which was 1723-1735. (No. Q7).

Han Dynasty (25 -280AD) footed cocoon pot, so called because of it's shape. Most of the original pigment still remaining. 29cm wide x 27cm high.

Qing dynasty footed bowl, 11cm diameter x 5cm high with simple blue decoration to the outside. Recovered from a trading vessel which sank in the South China sea in about 1730, recovered by divers in 1999. They originated from the kilns of Jingdezhen in the Jiangxi province of China. These factories were famous for their high quality porcelain produced for imperial usage, as well as their wares intended for export to the west. These items all date to the Yongzheng rule which was 1723-1735. (No. Q11).

Qing dynasty footed bowl, 14.5cm diameter x 6cm high, decorated to the outside. Recovered from a trading vessel which sank in the South China sea in about 1730, recovered by divers in 1999. They originated from the kilns of Jingdezhen in the Jiangxi province of China. These factories were famous for their high quality porcelain produced for imperial usage, as well as their wares intended for export to the west. These items all date to the Yongzheng rule which was 1723-1735. (No. Q18).

Qing dynasty footed bowl, 14.5cm diameter x 6cm high, nicely decorated. Recovered from a trading vessel which sank in the South China sea in about 1730, recovered by divers in 1999. They originated from the kilns of Jingdezhen in the Jiangxi province of China. These factories were famous for their high quality porcelain produced for imperial usage, as well as their wares intended for export to the west. These items all date to the Yongzheng rule which was 1723-1735. (No. Q19).

Indus Valley bulbous vase, decorated with coloured animals. 10cm Wide x 12cm high. (No. 126)

Indus Valley open bowl, decorated in colour with animals. 13cm Wide x 7cm high. (No. 127)

Indus Valley narrow necked, bulbous pot, decorated with animals in colour. 11cm Wide x 9cm high. (No. 128).

Qing dynasty tea bowl and saucer, (saucer 12cm diameter, bowl 7.5cm diameter x 3cm high), with simple flower design to saucer. Recovered from a trading vessel which sank in the South China sea in about 1730, recovered by divers in 1999. They originated from the kilns of Jingdezhen in the Jiangxi province of China. These factories were famous for their high quality porcelain produced for imperial usage, as well as their wares intended for export to the west. These items all date to the Yongzheng rule which was 1723-1735. (No. Q27).

Qing dynasty tea bowl and saucer, (saucer 12cm diameter, bowl 7.5cm diameter x 3.5cm high), plain bowl, simple decoration to saucer. Recovered from a trading vessel which sank in the South China sea in about 1730, recovered by divers in 1999. They originated from the kilns of Jingdezhen in the Jiangxi province of China. These factories were famous for their high quality porcelain produced for imperial usage, as well as their wares intended for export to the west. These items all date to the Yongzheng rule which was 1723-1735. (No. Q28).

17th Centruy Bellarmine with mask, clover and coat of arms of Amsterdam. 32cm high x 20cm diameter. Intact and rare this big.

Tang dynasty (618-906AD) dish, San Cai (meaning three colours). 25cm diameter.

Footed Indus Valley pot with attractive concentric black pattern. 8.5cms wide x 6cms high. Repaired at rim. (No. 56).

Lidded Ming (1368-1644) pot, 6cm diameter x 4.5cm high, with scene design. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 117514. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ming stylised horse with rider standing, with detachable tail. Much original pigment remaining. 22cm long x 24cm high.

A string of genuine Roman beads. The string consists of approx. 60 individually crafted beads of glass in shades of green ranging in size from 2- 12 mm. Length:- 14 inches Provenance:- Diverse Roman sites in Libya.

Wine flagon 1700-1750, Frechen. CF Wright 58 with concentric circles on base as with all Frechen ware. 28cm High.

Description Goniatites are Ammonoids with a distinctive goniotitic zig-zag pattern in the sutures that mark the spiraling growth of the shell. The extinct ammonite that decended from Nautiloids is an example of the remarkable symmetry often found in nature. Mineral exchange over the eons can create an amazing array of contrasting colors and the beautiful natural display you see here. Ammonites were Cephalopods sharing a common ancestor with the squid and octopus. The ammonites that appeared in the Devonian became very diverse and widespread in the Paleozoic and Mesazoic before going extinct along with the dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous period. The goniatites lived early in the Devonian period, some 400 million years ago, and became extinct during the Permian period.

Footed Ming bowl (12.5cm wide x 7cm high), decorated inside and out. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 101494.

Ming dancing lady, holding an item to her right ear, 22cms high, with green, red and black glazing.

Ming (1368-1644) bowl, 8cm diameter x 6cm high, with blue decoration. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No.53229. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ming (1368-1644) bowl, 7.5cm diameter x 5.5cm high, with blue decoration. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No.69630. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ming (1368-1644) bowl, 8cm diameter x 5.5cm high, with blue decoration. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 55297. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ming (1368-1644) bowl, 14cm diameter x 9cm high, with blue decoration. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 67615. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Footed Indus Valley bowl. Coloured decoration somewhat faded. 10cms wide x 4cms high, very minor chips at rim (No. 58).

Small Indus Valley bowl with black looping decoration at top, 2 small holes for suspension, sand accretions. 10cms wide x 5.5cms high (No. 59).

Shallow Ming (1368-1644) bowl, 11cm diameter x 4cm high, with blue decoration. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 86037. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Shallow Ming (1368-1644) bowl, 11cm diameter x 4cm high, with blue decoration. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 38962. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Sung dynasty (960-1279) footed, cream glazed bowl. Comb decoration to the inside. 15.5cm wide x 5cm high. (S5)

Ming (1368-1644) pot, 6cm diameter x 4.5cm high, no decoration. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 78338. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Shallow Ming (1368-1644) bowl, 11cm diameter x 4cm high, with blue decoration, many impacted sea shells. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 86425. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ming (1368-1644) bowl, 14cm diameter x 9cm high, with blue decoration to the inside. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 164623. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ming nomad rider and horse. 33cms long x 39cms high. Nomad wearing asparagus green apparel and pointed hat. Virtually all pigmentation remaining.

Shallow Ming (1368-1644) bowl, 9cm diameter x 4cm high, with blue decoration. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 38960. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ming (1368-1644) bowl, 9cm diameter x 7cm high, with blue floral decoration. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 94822. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ming (1368-1644) pot, 5cm diameter x 5cm high. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 046984. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) holding horn?, 18cms high, green and red glazing.

Ming (1368-1644) lidded pot, 7cm diameter x 5cm high, with scene design. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 95250. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ming (1368-1644) lidded pot, 6cm diameter x 4.5cm high, with scene design in blue. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 98024. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ming (1368-1644) pot, 5cm diameter x 5cm high, with spot decoration. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 36376. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ming (1368-1644) pot, 6cm diameter x 5.5cm high. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 84540. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ming funeral processionary figure with asparagus green long coat and purple sash tunic, wearing soft hat with tassle, carrying item. 25cm High. Much pigment remaining.

Ming (1368-1644) bowl, 14cm diameter x 8cm high, with blue floral decoration. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 116379. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Sung dynasty (960-1279) footed, glazed bowl. With comb decoration. 16cm wide x 6cm high. (S10)

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) blue and white decorated, glazed bowl. 13cm wide x 5cm high. (M7)

Sung dynasty (960-1279). Dark cream, glazed bowl. 16cm wide x 5.5cm high. (S9)

Small Ming pot (6cm wide x 5.5cm high), boldly decorated, nicely glazed. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 31565.

Sung dynasty female attendant holding bowl, fully tested as approximately 850 years old, almost full pigmentation remaining. 28cm high

Sung (960-1279) bowl, interior decoration, light brown glazing. 12cm wide x 5.5cm high.

Indus Valley fertility goddess. 18.5cm high. (No. 106)

Indus Valley fertility goddess. 19cm high. (No. 107)

Small lidded celadon pot, from the Tek Sing treasure. 5.5cm x 3cm. The treasure of the Tek Sing, which was an ocean going junk, which sunk in 1822 after leaving the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) recovered in 1999. The cargo was auctioned in 2000. The porcelain was of a wide variety of upto 100 years old, so therefore dates early to late 18th century. (No.1)

Nicely patterned large bowl from the Tek Sing treasure. 14.5cm x 5.5cm. The treasure of the Tek Sing, which was an ocean going junk which sunk in 1822 after leaving the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) was recovered in 1999. The cargo was auctioned in 2000. The porcelain was of a wide variety of upto 100 years old, so therefore dates early to late 18th century. (No.6).

Sung dynasty (960-1279) cream coloured, footed bowl. Combing inside bowl. 15.5cm wide x 5cm high. (S1)

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) Footed bowl. Glazed blue and white, nicely patterned inside and out. 13.5cm wide x 5cm high. (M6)

Ming warrior, 24cms high, wearing Mountain pattern armour and a Manchu helmet with plume, holding curved battleaxe with blue top. The vast majority of original pigment remaining.

Ming warrior, 24cms high, wearing Mountain pattern armour and a Manchu helmet with plume, holding curved battleaxe with red top. The vast majority of original pigment remaining.

Sung dynasty (960-1279) footed, cream glazed bowl. Combing inside. 16.5cm wide x 5cm high. (S3)

Sung dynasty (960-1279) bowl. Combing decoration to the inside. Crazing to the glaze. 15.5cm wide x 4.5cm high. (S4)

Ming warrior, 24cms high, wearing Mountain pattern armour and a Manchu helmet with plume, holding knife. The vast majority of original pigment remaining.

Small patterned bowl, from the Tek Sing treasure. 10.5cm x 4.5cm. The treasure of the Tek Sing, which was an ocean going junk which sunk in 1822 after leaving the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) was recovered in 1999. The cargo was auctioned in 2000. The porcelain was of a wide variety of upto 100 years old, so therefore dates early to late 18th century. (No.8).

Large footed bowl, partly patterned, from the Tek Sing treasure. 14cm x 5.5cm. The treasure of the Tek Sing, which was an ocean going junk which sunk in 1822 after leaving the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) was recovered in 1999. The cargo was auctioned in 2000. The porcelain was of a wide variety of upto 100 years old, so therefore dates early to late 18th century. (No.10).

Sung female attendant with older features, 28cms high on brown glazed pedestal. Attendant wearing brown dress, and green headgear. Hands clasped over dress. Most pigmentation and glazing remaining. Fully tested as approximately 850 years old.

Ming warrior, 24cms high, wearing Mountain pattern armour and a Manchu helmet with plume, holding blue topped barbed battleaxe. The vast majority of original pigment remaining.

Small dish from the Tek Sing treasure, with many shell accretions. 9cm x 2cm. The treasure of the Tek Sing, which was an ocean going junk which sunk in 1822 after leaving the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) was recovered in 1999. The cargo was auctioned in 2000. The porcelain was of a wide variety of upto 100 years old, so therefore dates early to late 18th century. (No.13).

An unpolished Encope Fossil, Sand Dollar.From the Baja Region of New Mexico/California. Pilocene 2-5 million years old.

Footed Ming bowl (13.5cm wide x 7cm high), nicely decorated inside and out. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 150332.

Ming Guan Yin buddha seated on Foo dog (guardian lion). Mid-late Ming. 66cm high. Thermoluminescence test included in the sale, confirming date. 37cm wide x 67cm high (overall), Foo dog 41cm high.

Ming figure, holding urn, 20cms high, most pigmentation remaining.

Tang (618-907AD) guardian with belted robe and soft hat, some red pigment remaining. 26cm high.

Indus Valley pot with line decoration. 7cm wide x 7cm high. Small hairline crack. (No. 46)

Byzantine ceramic hand grenade, circa 10th century AD. 12cm long. Rare early grenade, made of ceramic. Accounts suggest that these vessels were filled with a mixture of petroleum and designed to be charged with incendiary material, probably a mixture containing naphtha, the basis of the legendary Greek Fire of the Byzantines, and a wick which was lit before it was propelled on the enemy. They were mostly used in ship battles.

Nicely decorated dish, from the Tek Sing treasure. 18cm x 3.5cm. The treasure of the Tek Sing, which was an ocean going junk which sunk in 1822 after leaving the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) was recovered in 1999. The cargo was auctioned in 2000. The porcelain was of a wide variety of upto 100 years old, so therefore dates early to late 18th century. (No.14).

Indus Valley footed bowl, decorated in black with fishes. 10cm Wide x 5cm high.(No. 118)

Footed bowl decortaed to the outside, from the Tek Sing treasure. 14.5cm x 6cm. The treasure of the Tek Sing, which was an ocean going junk which sunk in 1822 after leaving the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) was recovered in 1999. The cargo was auctioned in 2000. The porcelain was of a wide variety of upto 100 years old, so therefore dates early to late 18th century. (No.17).

Footed bowl decorated in fine detail, from the Tek Sing treasure. 15cm x 6cm. The treasure of the Tek Sing, which was an ocean going junk which sunk in 1822 after leaving the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) was recovered in 1999. The cargo was auctioned in 2000. The porcelain was of a wide variety of upto 100 years old, so therefore dates early to late 18th century. (No.18).

Large dish decorated with abstract design, from the Tek Sing treasure. 17.5cm x 3cm. The treasure of the Tek Sing, which was an ocean going junk which sunk in 1822 after leaving the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) was recovered in 1999. The cargo was auctioned in 2000. The porcelain was of a wide variety of upto 100 years old, so therefore dates early to late 18th century. (No.19).

16th Century tile, with floral decoration. 13cm x 13cm x 1.5cm.

16th Century tile, nicely decorated. 13cm x 13cm x 1.5cm.

Han pregnant female. 24cm High.

Footed Ming bowl (11cm wide x 6cm high), with bold decoration. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 103536.

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) carrying an drum, 19.5cms high, green and red glaze.

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) carrying an item, 19.5cms high, green and red glaze.

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) carrying an item, 19.5cms high, blue glazed.

Small lidded Ming pot (6.5cm wide x 4.5cm high), with simple design to the lid. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 207865.

Small lidded Ming pot (6cm wide x 4.5cm high), with landscape design. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 213252.

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) carrying drum, 19.5cms high, blue glazing.

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) with red cuffs, carrying cymbals, 19.5cms high, blue glazing.

Tang male polo player. Beautifully sculpted horse and rider. 30cm wide x 32cm high.

Lidded Ming pot (5.5cm wide x 4cm high), with simple decoration to lid. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 204999.

Ming pot (6cm wide x 5cm high), decorated with birds and greenery. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 34208.

Small Ming pot (6cm wide x 3.5cm high), unusual shape, bird design remaining. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 92349.

Ming pot (5.5cm wide x 5cm high), decorated with birds and greenery. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 049173.

Ming pot (6cm wide x 5.5cm high), with bird decoration. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 23695.

Large Indus Valley footed pot, highly decorated with animals, ferns etc. 15cm Wide x 12cm high. (No. 131).

Ming funeral processionary figure with asparagus green long coat and purple tunic, wearing soft hat with tassle. 25cm High. Much pigment remaining.

Large Ming serving dish (23cm wide x 5.5cm high), with bold decoration inside and out. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 154264.

Ming warrior, 24cms high, wearing Mountain pattern armour and a Manchu helmet with plume, holding red topped spotted mace. The vast majority of original pigment remaining.

Ming warrior, 24cms high, wearing Mountain pattern armour and a Manchu helmet with plume, holding sword in red sheath. The vast majority of original pigment remaining.

Tek Sing bowl, with blue decoration. 14.5cm x 5.5cm. The treasure of the Tek Sing, which was an ocean going junk, which sunk in 1822 after leaving the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) recovered in 1999. The cargo was auctioned in 2000. The porcelain was of a wide variety of upto 100 years old, so therefore dates early to late 18th century. (No.28)

Small octagonal Ming lidded pot (4.5cm wide x 3.5cm high), with floral and geometric pattern design. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 209693.

Small octagonal Ming lidded pot (4.5cm wide x 4cm high), covered in blue glaze design. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 205885.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) female figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the rabbit, 2011, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Excellent condition, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 21cm high.

Footed Indus Valley pot with brown geometric patterns on terracotta. 8.5cms wide x 7.5cms high, (No. 73).

Footed Indus Valley pot with brown geometric patterns on terracotta. 8.5cms wide x 7.5cms high, (No. 74).

Ming warrior, 24cms high, wearing Mountain pattern armour and a Manchu helmet with plume, carrying bow. The vast majority of original pigment remaining.

Horse head of the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD). Some traces of pigment remaining showing bridle etc. Approximately 17cms high.

Small Ming lidded pot (5.5cm wide x 4.5cm high), nicely decorated. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 204695.

Ming nomad (bearded) rider and horse. 33cms long x 39cms high. Rider wearing asparagus green apparel and pointed hat. Virtually all pigmentation remaining.

Ming funeral processionary figure with asparagus green long coat and purple sash tunic, wearing soft hat with tassle. 24cm High. Much pigment remaining.

Celadon bowl, from the Tek Sing treasure. 16cm x 6.5cm. The treasure of the Tek Sing, which was an ocean going junk, which sunk in 1822 after leaving the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) recovered in 1999. The cargo was auctioned in 2000. The porcelain was of a wide variety of upto 100 years old, so therefore dates early to late 18th century. (No.27)

Ming lidded pot (6cm wide x 4cm high), decorated to the top with a roundel filled with a scrolling floral design. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 40638.

Lidded Ming pot (6.5cm wide x 4cm high), landscape scene to lid, depicting grasses and mountains. Discolouration to pot. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 206343.

Footed Ming bowl (9cm wide x 6cm high), nicely decorated. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 75646.

Ming bowl (13cm wide x 7cm high), with under glaze painting in green and red. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 142798.

Ming bowl (13cm wide x 7cm high), with under glaze painting in green and red. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 180840.

Ming bowl (13cm wide x 7.5cm high), with under glaze painting in green and red. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 145191.

Tek Sing bowl, with blue decoration. 14.5cm x 5.5cm. The treasure of the Tek Sing, which was an ocean going junk, which sunk in 1822 after leaving the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) recovered in 1999. The cargo was auctioned in 2000. The porcelain was of a wide variety of upto 100 years old, so therefore dates early to late 18th century. (No.26)

Ming bowl (13cm wide x 7cm high), with under glaze painting in green and red. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 142804.

Large Ming serving dish (24cm wide x 6cm high), with abstract floral design. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 173816.

Indus Valley standing Brahma bull. 9cm long x 7cm high. (No. 114).

Indus Valley recumbent Brahma bull. 12.5 cm long x 7.5cm high. (No. 117).

Celadon bowl, with traces of colour inside, from the Tek Sing treasure. 15.5cm x 7cm. The treasure of the Tek Sing, which was an ocean going junk, which sunk in 1822 after leaving the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) recovered in 1999. The cargo was auctioned in 2000. The porcelain was of a wide variety of upto 100 years old, so therefore dates early to late 18th century. (No.25)

Large footed Indus Valley vase with concentric decoration. 11cms wide x 15cms high, (No. 68).

Footed Indus Valley pot with concentric decoration. 8.5cms wide x 8cms high, (No. 69).

Footed Indus Valley bowl with line decoration. 12cms wide x 8cms high, minor chips to rim (No. 66).

Footed Indus Valley flared bowl with colourful fish decoration. 10cms wide x 5cms high, (No. 67).

Ming (1368-1644) lidded pot, 5cm diameter x 4cm high, with floral decoration. Recovered from the salvage of the Hoi-An ship which sank in 1612. Recorded and numbered on the base, No. 104888. The ship was salvaged in the 1990's.

Ovoid Ming pot (5.5cm wide x 5cm high), detailed with birds and greenery. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 024141.

Ovoid Ming pot (5.5cm wide x 4cm high), highly decorated with birds and greenery above a border of swirls. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 099617.

Ovoid Ming pot (5cm wide x 4.5cm high), boldly decorated with birds and grasses. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 37489.

Ovoid Ming pot (6cm wide x 5.5cm high), with design of birds and grasses, petal border to neck. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 25190.

Pair of Tang (618-907AD) lidded stoneware pots with light green glaze. 36cm high x 23cm diameter, 15cm diameter at top.

Small ovoid Ming pot (4cm wide x 3.5cm high), nicely decorated. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The hoard is dated to the late 15th and early 16th century, so it is safe to date these items 1475-1515AD. The ship was salvaged in the Dragon Sea in the 1990's. No. 43436.

Indus Valley drinking beaker, 8.5cms high with black line decoration. (No. 112).

Round Indus Valley plate. 18cms wide x 3.5cms high with line decoration. Restuck but not restored at one point. Extremely rare. (No. 113).

Chinese ceramic dancer tile. 1st milennium BC. A ceramic greyware tile depicting a leaping figure within a frame. The figure clothed in a conical cap and pleated coat with right arm raised. 2.3kilogms.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) female figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the dog, 2018, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Excellent condition, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 21cm high.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) female figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the goat, 2015, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Excellent condition, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 21cm high.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) female figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the tiger, 2010, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Excellent condition, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 21cm high.

19th Century Minton Parian ware Pineapple jug. size 5". Good condition small chip on handle email debbie@bentinckart.co.uk

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) female figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the pig, 2019, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Excellent condition, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 21cm high.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) female figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the ox, 2021, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Excellent condition, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 21cm high.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) female figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the cockerel, 2017, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Excellent condition, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 21cm high.

These Tang tomb guardians always appear in pairs. They are animals with humanoid faces. Traces of red pigment remaining. Condition is excellent. 31cms and 36cms high. £675 each or £1250 the pair.

Ming zodiac figures. £250.00 each.

Footed Indus Valley bowl with wavy line decoration, slightly ovoid shape developed in firing . 13cms wide x 7cms high, 9cms wide at opening (No. 65).

Footed Indus Valley pot with wave decoration on red base. 10cms wide x 8cms high, (No. 64).

Ming funeral processionary figure with detachable head. Wearing asparagus green under coat, white robe and hat with tassle, carrying book. 25cm High. Much pigment remaining.

Ming funeral processionary figure with detachable head. Wearing asparagus green under coat, white robe and hat with wide tassle. 24cm High. Much pigment remaining.

Moorcroft small green vase with "hibiscus" pattern 1975/80. Very good condition. size 12cm

Sung dynasty male attendant, 28cms high on brown glazed round pedestal. Attendant wearing green apparel and hat. Hands clasped under clothes. Most pigmentation and glazing remaining. Fully tested as approximately 850 years old.

A Westerwald jug with initials GR (for George I), 1715-1725, 18cms high.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) male figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the monkey, 2016, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Excellent condition, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 20cm high.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) male figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the Cockerel, 2017, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Excellent condition, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 20cm high.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) male figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the Dog, 2018, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Excellent condition, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 20cm high.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) male figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the Rat, 2020, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Excellent condition, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 20cm high.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) male figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the Goat, 2015, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Excellent condition, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 20cm high.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) male figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the Pig, 2019, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Excellent condition, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 20cm high.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) male figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the Ox, 2021, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Excellent condition, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 20cm high.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) male figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the Snake, 2013, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Excellent condition, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 20cm high.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) male figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the Rabbit, 2011, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Damage to base, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 20cm high.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) male figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the Dragon, 2012, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Excellent condition, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 20cm high.

Ming dynasty (1368-1644) male figure representing sign of the zodiac, part of set of 12. Year of the Horse, 2014, other applicable years can be calculated by adding or subtracting 12 to the given year. Excellent condition, virtually all the original pigmentation remaining. 20cm high.

A San Cai (three colours) lady. San Cai is associated with Tang dynasties. 34cms high, retaining almost all the original pigmentation.

A Tang female polo player. A female courtier looking backwards with traces of green paint on her tunic. Excellent details to her face and wearing her hair in the style of courtiers for the time. A superb horse depicted in the act of leaping. A large amount of original cold painted pigment remaining. An excellent item with an Oxford authentification certificate (which forms part of the sale) dating the item 900 to 1500 years old. 43cms long x 26cms high. A very difficult to better item of extraordinary good style.

16th Century tiles, 2 matching, 13cm x 13cm. £75 each, 2 for £135.