Page 21 - Nigel Ward and Co Catalogue 5th and 6th December 2025

1196 A Javanese black andesite Head of the Buddha, 1208 An unusual Burmese gilded and red lacquer figure
10th century end of the Borobodur period from the
Sowardi collection (perhaps F. Soewardi, a
published expert in the field of Indonesian art) 13
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1/2" overall including base.
1197 A very early Thai sandstone Buddha head Mon-
Dvaravati period circa 9th century, carved with
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broad features and full lips, the hair tightly knotted
in curls, 10 1/4" tall, (private collection - Southern
England since before 2000).
1198 A very rare Cambodian Khmer sandstone part
1211
Torso of a male divinity in the pre-Angkorian
Baphuon style, 11th century, the folds of the short
sampot delicately carved and with a knife depicted
in the belt to the left hand side, 13" high. 1212
1199 A very rare Khmer carved sandstone Torso of
goddess Prajnaparamita, Bayon period 13th
century, the skirt delicately carved with flowers, 18
1/2" tall, (private collection Sussex UK since the
1980's).
1199A A large Indian sandstone carved head of Vishnu, 1214 A small junyao Dish, Song, attractively glazed in
with serene expression and wearing a high
elaborate crown; Rajahstan or Madhya Pradesh,
11-12th century. 1215
1200 A Chinese 'silver' cup with butterfly punched and
hammered decoration of flowers and birds in flight;
in the manner of the 7th century Tang Dynasty but
probably later, 2 1/8" high; a cup of this type is in
the Freer Galleries of the Smithsonian Institute
F1930.51 - (some iridescence to the interior of the
cup).
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1201 A rare early Tibetan thangka, distemper on cloth,
probably 17th century, depicting Avaloketishvara
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wearing a high crown to the centre with against a
landscape background of bodhisattvas, fading and
wear, unframed, 31 1/2" x 20". 1219
1202 A rare early Tibetan mani stone, 19th century or
earlier, typically inscribed with the mantra of
Avaloketishava, 'Om Mane Padme Hum'; these
prayer stones were placed on the outskirts of
villages to ward off evil spirits. 1220
1203 An antique Tibetan gilt bronze figure of Vajrapani,
probably 17th century, typically holding his
thunderbolt aloft in his right hand and wearing a
low crown indicative of an early style and dating;
some wear to the gilding and some stable spots of
corrosion, 15" wide.
1204 A rare 18th century Tibetan ritual diadem, 18th
century, papier mache painted with the 5
transcendent buddhas, original stringing, fragile
with considerable wear. 1222
1205 A large fossil Ammonite and two medieval 1223
encaustic tile fragments. 1224
1206 An early Burmese Buddha foot embroidered
'kalaga' wall Tapestry, 68" x 25". 1225
1207 A pair of early 20th century Burmese hsun ok
papier mache offering Bowls and covers unusually 1226 Eight rock LP's to include: Pink Floyd, Led
painted in colours in a village style, 8 1/4" high.
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of Buddha riding elephants, Mandalay period, 19th
century, 12 1/2" tall.
A Burmese carved and gilded wood figure of the
Buddha in meditation with peg for temple display,
Shan style and period, 18th century, 6 1/2" tall.
An imposing weathered Khmer stone stele carved
with deities in the manner of Angkor. (Provenance -
this carving was discovered some years ago in a
garden in Cheshire), 33 1/2" wide x 20'' approx.
A Han dynasty terracotta figure of a reclining
musician typically modelled with a benevolent
smile, c. 100 AD, 10" x 9 1/2" high.
A Ming dynasty glazed terracotta funerary figure of
the deity Kalavinka, with woman's head and bird's
body and a similar figure with bird's body and
dog's head.
1213 A Ming dynasty glazed terracotta burial figure in
the form of an incense burner.
shades of blue, the base fired a deep red, 5 1/4"
diameter.
An early Canton enamel rose Bowl, probably 18th
century, very finely painted with figures in a
landscape, red seal mark in enamel to base, 7
1/2" diameter.
1216 A high status 19th century Chinese wedding box,
lacquered red and with the handle carved to
represent female attendants, metal fittings.
A Chinese wedding Box lacquered with flowers, 13
1/2" tall to top of handle.
A large leather bound Family Devotional Bible by
The Rev. Matthew Henry, 14" x 10" x 5 1/2".
A leather bound 'Fleetwood's Life of Christ' by The
Rev. John Eadie, hand signed February 18th 1883,
plus a Welsh Bible by Peter Williams, first owner
hand signed dated 23 Medi 1869, having brass
bound corners.
Two leather bound Welsh Bibles Y Bibl Sanctaidd
by Peter Williams, 1872 and Y Bibl Ysegr-Lan
also by Peter Williams, first owner signed 20th
Sept 1871.
1221 A compact French Brass and bevelled glass
cased Carriage Clock, the white face having
Roman numerals, the balance wheel escapement
visible through an oval window to the top, 4 13/16"
high (handle down), 5 13/16" (handle up), 3 3/16"
wide x 2 9/16" deep, ran briefly during lotting.
A box of world Stamp albums/Stock Books.
A large quantity of First Day Covers, 1999 to 2003.
A vintage African carved wood bowl and animals
including Giraffe, Leopard, Zebra etc.
Eight rock LP's to include: Four Wheel Drive,
Overdrive, The Byrds, Bachman Turner, etc.
Zeppelin, Neil Young, etc.