Tang Dynasty Pottery Lokapala Tomb Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Originating in the Lokapala deity of the Buddhist religion, which came to China from the West, this type of armored tomb guardian had an apotropaic function in Chinese burials. Cond...
Terracotta
Gandharan Terracotta Figure of the Bodhisattva Maitreya, 4th-6th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An urna dots the center of his forehead. TL tested. Custom mounted. Height of figure only: 26" Gandharan art crafted in terracotta is rare.
Terracotta
Tang Dynasty Painted Terracotta Sculpture of a Lokapala
By Tang Dynasty
Located in Dallas, TX
Figure molded wearing heavy armor, standing in a dynamic pose with left arm raised in a threatening gesture, standing atop a bull, circa 618 AD to 906 AD From a NYC collection. No TL...
Terracotta
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse In Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Collateral: This sculpture is accompanied with a certificate for thermoluminescence analysis report (TL test), from the Oxford authentication Ltd, samples, No: C204A50.
Earthenware, Pottery
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse in Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Collateral: This sculpture is accompanied with a certificate for thermoluminescence analysis report (TL test), from the Oxford authentication Ltd, samples, No: C204C80.
Earthenware, Clay, Paint
1950s Gold Barbell Cufflinks
Located in Stamford, CT
Unknown maker to us. LT or TL. 14k yellow gold Tested: 14k Stamped: 14kt Hallmark: Lt or TL 9.5 grams Length: 30mm or 1.18 inches Top width: 12.42mm or .48 inch Bottom widt...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chinese Han Dynasty Standing Cowled Lady, Gray Pottery, 202 BC - 9 AD, China
Located in Austin, TX
Another pair, with polychrome details and of shorter stature, were sold at Poly Auction, Hong Kong in 2020 as part of the Ten-views Lingbi Rock Retreat Collection, originally purchas...
Earthenware, Pottery
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