Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box on Stand

This Neolithic jar originates from China 3500 BC and these funerary jars were placed in tombs and intended for use in the afterlife.

This Neolithic jar originates from China 3500 BC and these funerary jars were placed in tombs and intended for use in the afterlife.

This impressive (and heavy) polished stone resembles a scholar's mountain as depicted in Chinese traditional paintings. Though it has gr...

This antique pair of tufa limestone garden lions dates to the early 19th century and came from southern France or possibly, Italy. The lions are quite regal in appearance and hold he...

This exceptionally life-like antique sculpture is carved from linden wood and once decorated a French church or cathedral. The figure stands authoritatively, with right arm raised and index finger extended toward heaven. It probably stood on a base in a side chapel. According to Christian iconography of the period, this gesture signifies that salvation comes only through baptism. The figure wears a girdle of animal fir, probably from a bear, making symbolic reference to St. John the Baptist's life in the wilderness of Judea, between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. The elegantly carved robe is a baroque element that adds a sense of motion and energy to the artwork. Originally, the sculpture was polychromed, but the original pigments have weathered away and been replaced with whitewash. Repairs, losses, and insect damage are minor and expected due to great age. many vintage and antique religious sculptures...

Still one of the world’s most isolated societies, the The Naga of mountainous northeastern India are talented artisans that create everything they need from the natural resources of ...

Fine Chinese parrot or bird expertly decorated with enamel on brass presented on a custom wood perch and lucite stand.

Pair of hand painted and gilded Chinese cloisonné birds on stands decorated with flowers and gilded trim. Removable wings. Birds lift off of ...

Incredibly carved Jade birds with Lotus flowers. Artisan sculpted piece to take advantage of the Dark green portion of the Jade to to give definition...

A wonderful rendition of a bird sitting atop a globe and set on a wooden stand. Great detail and patina of this vintage decorative piece.

"Pod Box on Stand," a sculptural work in patinated steel and fused bronze by Des Moines, Iowa artist James Bearden. The hinged and abstractly naturalistic...

Amusing pair of antique anglo Indian birds with a folky charm that have been carved from indigenous hardwood and painted a long ago, now with a rustic patina. Presented on custom sta...