Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) carrying bottle, 19.5cms high, blue and red glazing. (CHF15)

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) holding squeezebox?, 19.5cms high, green and red glazing. (CHF71)

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) holding item, 19.5cms high, green and red glazing. (CHF70)

Shallow, footed bowl decorated strongly from the Tek-Sing. The Tek Sing was an ocean going junk which set sail from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. She was so laden with items on deck and lashed to the sides that she almost inevitably sank. She was recovered in 1999 and the treasure was auctioned in Stuttgart in 2000AD. Scholars were very surprised to see that the porcelain part of the treasure was up to 100years old. Every item has the official Tek Sing label adhered, but each piece needs research to establish it's place and date of origin. 15cm wide x 3cm high. (Tek Sing No. 35)

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

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 dancing lady, holding an item on her left shoulder,22cms high, with green, red and black glazing. (CHF7)

Tea bowl and saucer from the Tek-Sing. Bowl 7.5cm wide x 3.5cm high, saucer 12cm wide x 2cm high. (Tek-Sing No. 68.)

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) with red cuffs, carrying cymbals, 19.5cms high, blue glazing. (CHF27)

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.

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

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. (CA5)

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.

Gandhara. Mid 1st millenium BC to 7th century AD. Consisted of multiple dynasties ruling over what is now Afghanistan and Northern Pakistan which were all linked by their adoption of Buddhism. Curved stone tile containing 3 seated Buddhas. Very rare. 14" x 7". (CT2)

Ming musician, 20cms high, most pigmentation remaining. (CHF45)

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. (CA8)

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. (GA2)

Ming warrior, 24cms high, wearing Mountain pattern armour and a Manchu helmet with plume, carrying two maces. The vast majority of original pigment remaining. (CHF63)

A large footed bowl (28cm wide) from the Tek-Sing, an ocean going junk which sailed from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. It sank due to being vastly overloaded and was salvaged in 1999. The porcelain on board was up to 100 years old and consequently this piece dates between 1721 and 1821. The wear in the middle is due to stacking and the effect of the sea over about 180 years, but the maker's mark is clearly distinguishable. (Tek-Sing 31).

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) crouching figure, some red pigment remaining. 9.5cm high. (CHF31)

Footed dish with central decoration, from the Tek-Sing. The Tek Sing was an ocean going junk which set sail from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. She was so laden with items on deck and lashed to the sides that she almost inevitably sank. She was recovered in 1999 and the treasure was auctioned in Stuttgart in 2000AD. Scholars were very surprised to see that the porcelain part of the treasure was up to 100years old. Every item has the official Tek Sing label adhered, but each piece needs research to establish it's place and date of origin. 17.5cm wide x 3.5cm high. (Tek Sing No. 49)

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) attendant, with asparagus green glazed robe, on plinth. Hands to front holding organic material, now gone. 21cm High. (CHF18)

Indus Valley standing Deity. (No. 82)

Small footed bowl with decoration to the outside, from the Tek-Sing. The Tek Sing was an ocean going junk which set sail from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. She was so laden with items on deck and lashed to the sides that she almost inevitably sank. She was recovered in 1999 and the treasure was auctioned in Stuttgart in 2000AD. Scholars were very surprised to see that the porcelain part of the treasure was up to 100years old. Every item has the official Tek Sing label adhered, but each piece needs research to establish it's place and date of origin. 10.5cm wide x 4.5cm high. (Tek Sing No. 58)

Ming warrior, 24cms high, wearing Mountain pattern armour and a Manchu helmet with plume, carrying spear. The vast majority of original pigment remaining. (CHF12)

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). (CA2)

Raeren. 1570-1580. 26cm high, with floral pattern round shoulder. Minor scar which hardly detracts, otherwise intact. (J5)

Ming tile, with extraordinarily high relief attendant. 36cm x 23cm. (CT1)

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.

Pair of brass lion fire dogs for sale H44cm D29cm Brass and cast iron Ornate Fire Dogs. Fire Dogs are supportive bars which are put into a fireplace to hold logs up as they burn. They are extremely useful helping fires to burn more efficiently and safely. Firedogs have a strong crossbar which is supported by sturdy legs. The crossbar props up logs in the fire, pulling them off the bottom of the fireplace to ensure smooth air circulation. On one side, a firedog also has a supportive pole which keeps logs from rolling out of the fire as they settle during the burning process. As a general rule, people use two firedogs, one on either end of the fireplace, ensuring even support for fires as they burn.

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. (CT3)

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.

A Tang (618-907AD) horse and lady rider. Lady with fancy headgear, beautifully modelled horse. Some pigment remaining. 36cm x 45cm. (CA4)

Sung dynasty male attendant, fully tested as approximately 850 years old, almost full pigmentation remaining. 29cm high. (CHF64)

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). (CA3)

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.

Tea bowl and saucer from the Tek-Sing. Bowl 7.5cm wide x 3.5cm high, saucer 12cm wide x 2.5cm high. (Tek-Sing No. 72).

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 .

Tang (618-907AD) fat lady, with much pigmentation remaining. 42cm high x 18cm wide at base. Immaculate condition, Very rare. (CHF75)

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) holding horn, 19.5cms high, red and green glazing. (CHF2)

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.

Antique brass fender for sale L136cm x D37cm

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). (CA1)

A Northern Chi dynasty (550-577AD) standing figure. Height 24cm. (CHF17)

Sung Dynasty (960-1279) pot lid surmounted by bird. 10cm high. (C2)

Ming stylised horse with rider standing, with detachable tail. Much original pigment remaining. 22cm long x 24cm high. (CHF43)

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

A Sung dynasty (960-1279) crested bird pot lid, cream glazed. 14cm high. (C1)

Small footed bowl decorated outside, from the Tek-Sing. The Tek Sing was an ocean going junk which set sail from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. She was so laden with items on deck and lashed to the sides that she almost inevitably sank. She was recovered in 1999 and the treasure was auctioned in Stuttgart in 2000AD. Scholars were very surprised to see that the porcelain part of the treasure was up to 100years old. Every item has the official Tek Sing label adhered, but each piece needs research to establish it's place and date of origin. 10.75cm wide x 4.25cm high. (Tek Sing No. 42)

Ming fat boy zodiac figure with detachable head, 25cms high. Year of the pig. Green, red and black glazing. (CHF35)

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)

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. (CHF74)

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) wearing red and white sash, 19.5cms high, blue glazing. (CHF1)

Han (25AD-280AD) Dynasty cornice showing Huang Feng (mythological King of the birds guardian) in relief, much original pigment remaining. (CT4)

Celtic Funerary urn, circa 200BC, 25cm high. GA17

Ming musician, with drum, 20cms high, most pigmentation remaining. (CHF36)

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. (CHF16)

Footed bowl, decorated outside, from the Tek Sing. The Tek Sing was an ocean going junk which set sail from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. She was so laden with items on deck and lashed to the sides that she almost inevitably sank. She was recovered in 1999 and the treasure was auctioned in Stuttgart in 2000AD. Scholars were very surprised to see that the porcelain part of the treasure was up to 100years old. Every item has the official Tek Sing label adhered, but each piece needs research to establish it's place and date of origin. 14cm wide x 5.5cm high. (Tek Sing No. 32)

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 dish decorated inside and out, from the Tek-Sing. The Tek Sing was an ocean going junk which set sail from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. She was so laden with items on deck and lashed to the sides that she almost inevitably sank. She was recovered in 1999 and the treasure was auctioned in Stuttgart in 2000AD. Scholars were very surprised to see that the porcelain part of the treasure was up to 100years old. Every item has the official Tek Sing label adhered, but each piece needs research to establish it's place and date of origin. 15.5cm wide x 3cm high. (Tek Sing No. 53)

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. (CHF50)

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 .

Tomb attendant. 21cms high. Traces of green glaze in folds. Wearing an unusual tall hat. (CHF38)

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. (CHF22)

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.

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 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. (CHF67)

Ming dancing lady, holding an item on her left shoulder,22cms high, with green, red and black glazing. (CHF72)

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). (CA9)

Ming warrior, 24cms high, wearing Mountain pattern armour and a Manchu helmet with plume, carrying bow. The vast majority of original pigment remaining. (CHF19)

Nicely decorated footed dish, from the Tek-Sing. The Tek Sing was an ocean going junk which set sail from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. She was so laden with items on deck and lashed to the sides that she almost inevitably sank. She was recovered in 1999 and the treasure was auctioned in Stuttgart in 2000AD. Scholars were very surprised to see that the porcelain part of the treasure was up to 100years old. Every item has the official Tek Sing label adhered, but each piece needs research to establish it's place and date of origin. 18cm wide x 3cm high. (Tek Sing No. 73)

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) holding sash, left arm up, 19.5cms high, blue glazing. (CHF3)

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) originally holding something organic, 19.5cms high, green and red glazing. (CHF6)

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) holding pipe?, with right arm up, 19.5cms high, blue glazing. (CHF32)

Ming dynasty male zodiac figure, year of the rat. Wearing green and brown apparel and soft hat. (CHF77)

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).

Small bowl, from the Tek-Sing. The Tek Sing was an ocean going junk which set sail from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. She was so laden with items on deck and lashed to the sides that she almost inevitably sank. She was recovered in 1999 and the treasure was auctioned in Stuttgart in 2000AD. Scholars were very surprised to see that the porcelain part of the treasure was up to 100years old. Every item has the official Tek Sing label adhered, but each piece needs research to establish it's place and date of origin. 7.5cm wide x 3.5cm high. (Tek Sing No. 76)

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).

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.

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.

Wine flagon 1700-1750, Frechen. CF Wright 58 with concentric circles on base as with all Frechen ware. 28cm High. (J4)

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. (CT5)

Sung dynasty horse and groom, fully tested as approximately 850 years old, almost full pigmentation remaining. 29cm high. (CA7)

Large footed bowl with detailed decoration to the outside, from the Tek-Sing. The Tek Sing was an ocean going junk which set sail from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. She was so laden with items on deck and lashed to the sides that she almost inevitably sank. She was recovered in 1999 and the treasure was auctioned in Stuttgart in 2000AD. Scholars were very surprised to see that the porcelain part of the treasure was up to 100years old. Every item has the official Tek Sing label adhered, but each piece needs research to establish it's place and date of origin. 15cm wide x 7cm high. (Tek Sing No.81)

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) holding squeezebox?, 19.5cms high, blue and red glazing. (CHF9)

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) holding horn?, 18cms high, green and red glazing. (CHF13)

Sung dynasty female attendant holding bowl, fully tested as approximately 850 years old, almost full pigmentation remaining. 28cm high (CHF65)

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

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).

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. (CHF49)

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. (CHF25)

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. (CHF28)

Footed bowl nicely decorated, from the Tek-Sing. The Tek Sing was an ocean going junk which set sail from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. She was so laden with items on deck and lashed to the sides that she almost inevitably sank. She was recovered in 1999 and the treasure was auctioned in Stuttgart in 2000AD. Scholars were very surprised to see that the porcelain part of the treasure was up to 100years old. Every item has the official Tek Sing label adhered, but each piece needs research to establish it's place and date of origin. 14.5cm wide x 6cm high. (Tek Sing No.82)

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. (CHF14)

Ming musician tomb attendant. Excavated in Shanxi province, Central China, holding pipe? and bowl. Most pigmentation remaining. 20cms high. (CHF44)

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

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. (CHF54)

Guardian wearing long smock and conical hat. Some red pigment remaining. 27cm high. (CHF33)

Ming dancing lady, holding tambourine in her left hand, 22cms high, with green, red and black glazing (CHF20)

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).

Tang (618-907AD) guardian with belted robe and soft hat, some red pigment remaining. 26cm high. (CHF37)

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) carrying an item, 19.5cms high, green and red glaze. (CHF68)

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) carrying an drum, 19.5cms high, green and red glaze. (CHF8)

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) carrying an item, 19.5cms high, blue glazed. (CHF10)

Ming attendant (1368-1644AD) carrying drum, 19.5cms high, blue glazing. (CHF69)

Footed bowl with design to outer rim, from the Tek-Sing. The Tek Sing was an ocean going junk which set sail from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. She was so laden with items on deck and lashed to the sides that she almost inevitably sank. She was recovered in 1999 and the treasure was auctioned in Stuttgart in 2000AD. Scholars were very surprised to see that the porcelain part of the treasure was up to 100years old. Every item has the official Tek Sing label adhered, but each piece needs research to establish it's place and date of origin. 10.5cm wide x 4cm high. (Tek Sing No.80)

Ming funeral processionary figure with asparagus green long coat and purple tunic, wearing soft hat with tassle. 25cm High. Much pigment remaining. (CHF48)

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. (CHF4)

Footed dish with floral decoration, from the Tek-Sing. The Tek Sing was an ocean going junk which set sail from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. She was so laden with items on deck and lashed to the sides that she almost inevitably sank. She was recovered in 1999 and the treasure was auctioned in Stuttgart in 2000AD. Scholars were very surprised to see that the porcelain part of the treasure was up to 100years old. Every item has the official Tek Sing label adhered, but each piece needs research to establish it's place and date of origin. 15cm wide x 3cm high. (Tek Sing No. 55)

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. (CHF56)

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. (CHF55)

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. (C2)

Footed bowl with bold decoration, from the Tek-Sing. The Tek Sing was an ocean going junk which set sail from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. She was so laden with items on deck and lashed to the sides that she almost inevitably sank. She was recovered in 1999 and the treasure was auctioned in Stuttgart in 2000AD. Scholars were very surprised to see that the porcelain part of the treasure was up to 100years old. Every item has the official Tek Sing label adhered, but each piece needs research to establish it's place and date of origin. 15cm wide x 3cm high. (Tek Sing No. 52)

Chinese zodiac signs

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. (CHF74)

Small footed bowl with band of decoration to the outer rim, from the Tek-Sing. The Tek Sing was an ocean going junk which set sail from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. She was so laden with items on deck and lashed to the sides that she almost inevitably sank. She was recovered in 1999 and the treasure was auctioned in Stuttgart in 2000AD. Scholars were very surprised to see that the porcelain part of the treasure was up to 100years old. Every item has the official Tek Sing label adhered, but each piece needs research to establish it's place and date of origin. 10.5cm wide x 4cm high. (Tek Sing No. 57)

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. (CHF57)

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. (CHF58)

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. (CHF59)

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. (CHF60)

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. (CHF61)

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. (CHF62)

Small dish with dark glaze, from the Tek-Sing. The Tek Sing was an ocean going junk which set sail from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. She was so laden with items on deck and lashed to the sides that she almost inevitably sank. She was recovered in 1999 and the treasure was auctioned in Stuttgart in 2000AD. Scholars were very surprised to see that the porcelain part of the treasure was up to 100years old. Every item has the official Tek Sing label adhered, but each piece needs research to establish it's place and date of origin. 9cm wide x 2cm high. (Tek Sing No. 77)

A Ming Dynasty miniature chair. 20cms high x 11.5cms wide. Mainly green glazed.

A Ming ( 1368-1644 ) dynasty standing Guan Yin Buddha. Guan Yin is a shortened form of Guanshiyin which translates as ? observing the sounds of the world ? Guan Yin was venerated by East Asian Buddhists. This figure has been fully authenticated by a thermoluminescence test which places it as made during the Ming dynasty. The test certificate forms part of the purchase. In beautiful and intact condition with almost all the original pigmentation remaining. Approximately 46 cms. high. (CHF76)

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. (CHF21)

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. (CHF23)

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. (CHF51)

Ming funeral processionary figure with detachable head. Wearing asparagus green under coat, white robe and hat with wide tassle. 24cm High. Much pigment remaining. (CHF52)

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. (CHF66)

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. (CA6)

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. (CT6)

Ming zodiac figures. ?250.00 each.

Footed bowl, nicely decorated, from the Tek-Sing. The Tek Sing was an ocean going junk which set sail from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. She was so laden with items on deck and lashed to the sides that she almost inevitably sank. She was recovered in 1999 and the treasure was auctioned in Stuttgart in 2000AD. Scholars were very surprised to see that the porcelain part of the treasure was up to 100years old. Every item has the official Tek Sing label adhered, but each piece needs research to establish it's place and date of origin. 14cm wide x 6cm high. (Tek Sing No. 65)

Footed bowl with simple decoration, from the Tek-Sing. The Tek Sing was an ocean going junk which set sail from the port of Amoy (now Xiamen in Fuijan province) in 1822. She was so laden with items on deck and lashed to the sides that she almost inevitably sank. She was recovered in 1999 and the treasure was auctioned in Stuttgart in 2000AD. Scholars were very surprised to see that the porcelain part of the treasure was up to 100years old. Every item has the official Tek Sing label adhered, but each piece needs research to establish it's place and date of origin. 14cm wide x 5.5cm high. (Tek Sing No. 66)

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. (CHF5)

A Westerwald jug with initials GR (for George I), 1715-1725, 18cms high. (J7)

Thermoluminescence test for male Ming zodiac figures as shown.

A San Cai (three colours) lady. San Cai is associated with Tang dynasties. 34cms high, retaining almost all the original pigmentation. (CHF11)

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. (CA10)

A Han period (206BC-220AD) horse head. Head at longest 5.5", overall height 6.25". Some sand accretions remain, but can be brushed off. Fine detail. (HH3)