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Limestone Stele

Chinese Gilt Limestone Stele of Maitreya Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricate limestone stele of a standing buddha likely depicts Maitreya, the Buddha of the
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Heavenly Beings Carved Limestone Stele Fragment, Northern/Eastern Wei Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Flying two heavenly beings depicted in the stone. They are celestial beings called an Apsara. While having the same fragment and shape, another work I uploaded exhibits small dots on...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Limestone

Apsara Carved Limestone Stele with Extremely Rare 'Oolitic silica', Wei Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The small dots apparent on the surface of this stone stele are indicative of an oolitic silica
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Stone, Limestone

Chinese Stone Seated Shakyamuni Buddha Stele, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This carved stone stele depicts the historical Buddha, known also as Shaka, Shakyamuni, or
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

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Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Strap Handles, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
For many centuries, people in China have burned incense in shallow censers such as this, placed within a shrine or atop a home altar. An essential element of ritual prayer, incense i...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

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Bronze

Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné objects were intended primarily for the furnishi...
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

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Copper, Enamel

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
H 26 in W 27 in D 14.25 in
Chinese Jardinière Famille Rose Porcelain in Six Colors, Qing Period
Located in seoul, KR
A Chinese jardinière rarely in six colors, hexagonal, China, presumably 19th century. Period: Qing Dynasty Type: Jardinière Medium: Famille rose Size : 17 cm(Height) x 24cm(Mouth Di...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Cizhou Lotus Carved Jar, Song-Yuan dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This jar features a carved design, which is typical of Cizhou ware. It has a creamy white and brown color scheme, and the prominent decoration of lotus flower, which is a common moti...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Pottery

Very Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in London, GB
This stunning Meiji period vase is a wonderful example of the quality of craftsmanship during the late 19th century Japanese Meiji period. The Meiji era was famed for being the perio...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Enamel

18th/19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Circular Box with Multiple Cartouches
Located in New York, NY
An 18th/19th Century Chinese cinnabar circular box with multiple cartouches of Families. This is a marvelous piece with very fine details on the main top panel of the box. The top pa...
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Antique 1790s Chinese Qing Lacquer

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Lacquer

Chinese Porcelain Ginger Jar, Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Period
Located in seoul, KR
A Chinese porcelain ginger jar, Yongzheng period, painted in underglaze blue with lotus blooms and shou(水, meaning 'Water') characters beneath a ruyi border, underglaze blue double r...
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Antique 1720s Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Tang Dynasty Paited Terracotta Female Attendant
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa (618-907 AD) A pottery tomb attendant figure in the form of a woman who is wearing a lengthy robe with a red-painted skirt, her robes are painted in beautiful blue pigment, hol...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Japanese Wooden Buddhist Sculpture of Amida Nyorai, 16th Century
Located in Milano, IT
The Amitabha (Amida in Japanese) Buddha is shown standing with his hands forming the Amida raigo-in mudra. The face has a serene expression, with closed eyes under delicately arched ...
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Antique 16th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Guardian(Half human half beast) Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This guardian figure represents a fusion of human and beast, a common motif symbolizing protection in Chinese lore. Crafted from pottery, the figure is a testament to the era's sculp...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Pottery

Gandharan Schist Statue of Buddha
Located in London, GB
Gandharan Schist Buddha Circa 3rd Century A.D. This finely carved stone statue depicts the Buddha, clad in cascading folds of fabric, clinging lightly to the contours of his body; p...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Classical Greek Figurative Sc...

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Schist

Gandharan Schist Statue of Buddha
Gandharan Schist Statue of Buddha
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H 21 in W 9.75 in D 4 in
Qingbai ewer with slip decoration of two phoenix and lotus leaves, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This small ewer is an exquisite example of Qingbai ware, known for its pale blue-tinged glaze. The vessel showcases the advanced ceramic techniques and artistic sophistication of the...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Ceramic, Porcelain

15th Century Northern Thai Bronze Buddha Masterpiece w Provenance - 9200
Located in Ukiah, CA
Masterpiece 15th century Northern Thai bronze Buddha. This is the best of the best. Traces of gilding in the crevices of the hair, behind the ears, etcetera. The casting is crisp, th...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Antiquities

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Bronze

Massive Pair of 19th C. Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with Deer Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A massive and impressive Pair of 19th C. Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases with '100' Deer Decoration. Decorated with a multitude of deer and birds amongst a meadow with flowering branc...
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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Metalwork

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Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Terracotta Tomb Figure East Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Chinese terracotta tomb figure (Ni Yong) from East Han dynasty (25-220 AD), likely from the area of nowadays Sichuan. It depicts a sitting male with courtly attires reading a...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics

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Terracotta

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6th Century, Rare and Important Northern Qi Limestone Stele, Art of China
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
surrounded by bodhisattvas. The upper trim of the stele is decorated by four dragons intertwined. Rare
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

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Limestone

A limestone Buddha stele fragment
Located in Winter Park, FL
A carved and engraved limestone stele fragment of Buddha and one remaining attendant standing on a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Stunning and Rare Gothic Ornamental Stele Sculpted in French Limestone
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
This superb ornamental stele has been carved in the Savonnière, a French limestone extracted in
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements

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Limestone

Double Sided Carved Limestone Stele
Located in Chicago, IL
A sizeable Chinese marker featuring the Seated Buddha of the Present, flanked by Luohans, Bodhisattvas, and Lokapalas. The reverse side depicts a seated Buddha of the Future under a...
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20th Century Chinese Garden Ornaments

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Limestone

Ancient Egyptian New Kingdom Limestone Stele of Scribe Nesbanebdjed
Located in London, GB
A fragment of an ancient Egyptian New Kingdom limestone stele, late 19th to 20th Dynasty, 1200
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antiquities

Double-Sided Stele with Buddhas
Located in Chicago, IL
A 20th century Chinese Double-sided carved limestone stele depicting the Buddha seated on a throne
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Limestone

Double-Sided Stele with Buddhas
Double-Sided Stele with Buddhas
H 46 in W 18 in D 5 in
Ancient South Arabian Limestone Pillar Stele Sculpture, 3rd Century BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient south Arabian limestone pillar stele, dating to the 3rd–1st century BC. The head
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Yemeni Folk Art Sculptures

Chinese Buddhist Stele with Seated Sakyamuni
Located in Chicago, IL
of tight curls on his head. This hand-carved stone figure sits in front of a stele of teachings and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Bas Relief Carved Limestone Plaque Depicting Classical Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by an ancient stele, this plaque depicting classical figures has been hand-carved in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Limestone

Ancient South Arabian Abstract Limestone Pillar Sculpture - 250 BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient South Arabian limestone pillar stele, dating to the 3rd – 1st century BC. The head
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Abstract Sculptures

Ancient South Arabian Stone Abstract Pillar Sculpture, 250 BC
Located in London, GB
A striking ancient South Arabian limestone pillar stele, dating to the 3rd – 1st century BC. The
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Abstract Sculptures

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Limestone

China Hand Carved Antique "Double Phoenix" Stone for Indoors or Outdoors
Located in South Burlington, VT
China a fine antique hand carved one-of-a-kind limestone -Double Phoenix-stone architectural panel
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Garden Ornaments

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Limestone

Chinese Buddhist Stone Column, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This incredible stone pedestal dates to the mid-19th century and likely originated as a stele
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Pedestals

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Limestone

Ancient Arabian Limestone Abstract Pillar Sculpture - 300 BC
Located in London, GB
An ancient South Arabian limestone pillar stele, dating to the 3rd – 1st century BC. The head
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Abstract Sculptures

Ancient South Arabian Abstract Sculpture, 250 BC
Located in London, GB
A striking ancient South Arabian limestone pillar stele, dating to the 3rd-1st century BC. The
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Abstract Sculptures

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Limestone

Ancient South Arabian Abstract Sculpture, 250 BC
Ancient South Arabian Abstract Sculpture, 250 BC
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H 9.75 in Dm 6.75 in
Greek archaic limestone sculpture representing "Zeus's wedding"
Located in Zurich, Canton Zurich
A charming small Greek archaic limestone sculpture of a sitting embracing couple representing the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sicilian Classical Greek Antiquities

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Limestone

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