A Changsha green-glazed spittoon, zhadou, 10th century. Estimate £600 - 800 (€840 - 1,100). Photo Bonhams.

The compressed globular body raised on a low foot rim, rising to a wide flared mouth, the underside with radiating incised ribs. 17.3cm (6 3/4in) wide

Provenance: Collection of Dr. Isaac Newton (d.1982), label 'Newton no. 237'.
Bluett and Sons, reputedly purchased in 1961 for £20

Notes: The present lot belongs to a group of green-glazed Changsha wares dated to the late Tang Dynasty, that were found in the 1940s in Yozhou (Yo-chou), Hunan province.

For a comparable Changsha cuspidor, 10th century, see the V&A Collection no. C.31-1952.

Bonhams. ASIAN ART, 11 May 2015 10:30 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE