Antiquities

An Ancient Egyptian terracotta twin-handled vase with everted rim and bulbous body, height 5cm, together with a 19th century label, inscribed 'Egypt, An earthen vase found in the tombs of Thebes... 25 January 18?8'.

An ancient terracotta head fragment, possibly Indian, height 12cm, mounted on a metal stand.

A group of archaeological artifacts, including a 13th century silver gilt ring brooch, diameter 1.4cm, and various buckles.

A Chinese jade amulet, carved in the form of an owl, possibly Hongshan culture, the stone of green and russet tone, length 12cm.

A Peruvian Chimu blackware stirrup flask, probably 1100-1600 AD, the cylindrical spout and hoop stirrup above a squat circular body, moulded in relief with a band of four fish, height 19cm, together with a smaller Chimu blackware flask, the body incised with geometric bands, height 12cm (chip to spout).

A pre-Columbian pottery pot, probably Mexican, painted with red triangular motifs, on a skirted foot, height 5cm (repaired), together with a buff pottery stamp, probably Mexican, circa 1400-1550 AD, of triangular form, impressed with a bird motif, length 5.7cm.

A Chinese marble headdress, Ming dynasty, of rectangular form with slightly curved top, height 14cm (minor chips to edges).