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Gandharan Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva, Region of Hadda, 3rd-5th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Gandharan molded stucco head of a male Bodhisattva, tentatively identified as Manjushri, ancient region of Gandhara, probably Hadda or surrounding area, 3rd-5th century.
The Bodhisattva is sculpted of stucco in an idealized manner as a youthful male, with soft and kind features, a benign expression on his face. He wears an elaborate pleated turban wrapped around his head, with two sweeping lobes at the front.
His turban secured on one side by a small image of a roaring lion. The lion may be read as a reference to Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, who is often depicted as riding or subduing a roaring lion, a metaphor for taming the wild thoughts of the mind.
Manjushri gazes outwards in a beatific manner from almond shaped eyes, a gentle smile on his lips. The eyes at different levels when looking at the sculpture head on, indicating the original placement of the head was meant to be viewed at an angle.
Remnants of pigments to the eyes, nose, mouth and ears.
Mounted on a custom black metal stand.
Hadda was an important center of Buddhist learning in the early history of Greco Buddhist Gandhara, and at one time may have housed a bone relic of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. The sculpture and architecture of Hadda followed Hellenistic artistic conventions faithfully, leading some scholars to believe the distinct Greco Buddhist style of Gandhara was first developed in Hadda before spreading to the rest of the region.
The kingdom of Gandhara was situated at a crossroads of trade and cultures. Being one of the last remnants of Alexander the Great's Empire, the inhabitants of the Greco-Bactrian Buddhist kingdom preserved Greek culture and heritage for centuries after the decline of the Greek Empire...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Hellenistic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stucco
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin, 18th Century, Southern China
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese early Qing Dynasty carved and lacquered wood figure of Guanyin, Southern China, 17th/18th century.
Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Mercy, is portrayed seated in dhyanasana, one hand raised in viktara mudra, the gesture of teaching and discourse.
The great bodhisattva is dressed in heavy, loose robes tied at the chest, with a mantle draped over his shoulders. He looks serenely outwards from heavily lidded eyes. Guanyin's face carved beautifully with somewhat feminine features. A large five pointed crown sits upon his head. The larger leaves of the crown carved with indistinct images of the Buddha.
The statue was originally fully lacquered in the deep red gilt lacquer typical of Southern Chinese Buddhist sculpture...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Korean Celadon Glazed Ritual Ewer, Kundika, Goryeo Dynasty, 13th-14th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An understated and very heavily potted celadon glazed Korean ritual ewer or water sprinkler, kundinka, Goryeo Dynasty, 13th-14th century.
The unusu...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Korean Goryeo Celadon Glazed Bottle Vase with Kintsugi Repair, 12th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Korean celadon glazed cup mouth bottle vase, Goryeo Dynasty, 12th century, Korea.
The elegant bottle vase, originally used to serve wine, features a gorgeous Goryeo celadon...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Roman Bronze Hand Mirror with Beautiful Patina, circa 1st Century
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant Roman bronze hand mirror, late Republic Period, circa 1st century, Italy.
The bronze mirror of simple form. The round face with a pierced border design. The openwork handle...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese late Muromachi Period (1333-1573) lacquered and giltwood figure of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, seated upon an elaborate car...
Category
Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
Korean Carved Celadon Vase, Maebyeong, Goryeo Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Korean celadon vase, called a maebyeong, in the Goryeo style, but of early 20th century manufacture.
The maebyeong vase with a beaut...
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Yueyao Celadon Glazed Jar 'Guan', Five Dynasties, 10th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Chinese Yueyao glazed guan jar with incised decoration and applied handles, five dynasties period (907- 979 AD), China.
The vessel of somewhat flattened globular form, w...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Northern Thai Lan Na Bronze Buddha Seated in Meditation, 15th-16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely northern Thai cast bronze seated meditating Buddha statue with shell inlaid eyes, style of Wat Chedi Luang, Lan Na Kingdom, region of Chiang Mai, 15th-16th century.
The statue of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, is portrayed in dhyanasana, seated upon a double lotus pedestal atop a raised platform. His legs in virasana, the half lotus position, hands in dhyana mudra, the gesture of meditation.
The Buddha's face is youthful and pleasant, reminiscent of faces of contemporaneous Sukhothai Buddha...
Category
Antique 16th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, Lan Na Kingdom, Chiang Mai, Late 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and beautiful Thai cast and gilt bronze seated Buddha with shell inlaid eyes, style of Wat Chedi Luang, Lan Na Kingdom, Northern Thailand, region of Chiang Mai, late 15th cent...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Tall Antique Korean "Longevity" Brass Candlestick, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A tall and elegant antique Korean candlestick, circa 1900.
The body crafted in two parts, and featuring circular brass reflector with a charming design of butterflies and magnolia...
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Tibetan Gilt Bronze Arm of the Buddha, Early 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A stunningly graceful life-sized arm and hand of the Buddha, Tibet, late 18th or early 19th century. The hand is beautifully cast, with long, elega...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Three Chinese Olive and Brown Glazed Storage Jars, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Three Chinese stoneware storage jars with olive brown glazes, Southeast China, late 19th century.
Each of ovoid form with large mouth openings. The tallest (13") subtly decorated...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Khmer Bronze Two Part Bottle Vase, Angkor Period, 12th-14th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Khmer pear shaped bronze bottle vase, Angkor Period, 12th-14th century.
Crafted of bronze in two parts. When separated, the lower portion of the vase becomes an offerin...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Large Thai Ban Chiang Painted Pottery Vessel, Late Period, circa 300 BC
Located in Austin, TX
A massive Ban Chiang culture painted pottery vessel, circa 300 BC, Thailand.
The large storage jar painted with a bold spiral pattern in red ochre on a b...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Jars
Materials
Pottery
Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual Japanese black lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid box, Momoyama Period, 16th century, Japan.
The large box and cover featu...
Category
Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer, Abalone
Chinese Burled Hardwood Scholar Rock, Republic Period, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and striking Chinese scholar rock, gongshi, of polished and lacquered burled hardwood, set into a hardwood base, mid-20th century.
The hardwood scholar "stone" meant to i...
Category
Vintage 1940s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Burl
Thai Lopburi Cast Bronze Seated Buddha, 13th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine early Thai Lopburi figure of a crowned and adorned Buddha, cast bronze, mid-13th century.
The unusual figure of the Buddha sits in virasana upon a stylized lotus pedestal. He is dressed in the traditional monastic robes, but also adorned with a crown and jewelry, including earrings, a necklace, and jeweled belt.
His hands in an atypical combination of mudras. His right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, reaching down to touch the earth, while his left hand held somewhat outwards, seemingly in varada mudra, the gesture of granting favours or wishes. The palm of his outstretched hand marked with the dharmachakra, the Wheel of the Law, representing Buddhist teaching.
The bronze with a beautiful silvery patina.
Lopburi was an independent Mon kingdom with strong ties to the Khmer Angkor...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Sui Dynasty White Glazed Jar with Loop Handles, 6th-7th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant Chinese high fired white glazed jar with four lug handles, Sui Dynasty (581 to 618), probably Heibei Province.
The voluptuou...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Indonesian Majapahit Terracotta Head of a Male, circa 14th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming head of a young male, Majapahit Empire, region of Trowulan, Eastern Java, Indonesia, 13th-14th century.
The head well sculpted as a smiling, youthful male with buck teet...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Incense Burner, Dated 1863
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous green glazed large Chinese pottery censer of Archaistic shape called a fanghu, set on a separate stand, Qing dynasty, second year of Tongzhi, 1863.
The censer or incense burner crafted in two parts and covered in a thick, runny and unctuous glaze, ranging from dark green to turquoise green, to pale celadon. The neck with shou (longevity) medallions. The body decorated in relief with fruit, pomegranate and finger citron (Buddha's hand). The sides fitted with lion mask handles. The stand with a key fret design, and a pierced Chinese...
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Hardstone Carved Mythical Beast Rhyton Vessel, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An early 20th century Chinese Republic period carved hardstone drinking vessel, called a rhyton, in the form of a mythical pixiu.
The archaistic vessel carved in the Han Dynasty style from a single block of lavender gray nephrite and featuring a large horn-shaped cup being supported by a mythical pixiu. The pixiu carved with a nice sense of motion, head reared back, mouth open, and claws bared. The cup bearing a design of large horned taotie ogre masks on either side. The stone with areas of artificial "calcified" patination.
The pixiu is an ancient beast from...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Small Thai Seated Bronze Buddha Maravijaya, Ayutthaya, 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A small Thai cast seated bronze figure of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni, Northern Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 16th century.
This sculpture captures the m...
Category
Antique 16th Century Thai Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast pair of Japanese mixed metal okimono figures of Buddhist guardians, known as Nio or Dharmapala, protectors of Buddhist faith, Meiji Period, Japan.
The smiling bronze g...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Carved Coral Figure of Shou Lao, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully Chinese carved coral branch in the form of Shou Lao, also called Shouxing, the Chinese god of longevity, Republic period, early ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Chinese Carved Bamboo Figure of a Sage, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sweet and lovely Chinese bamboo carving of the sage Dongfang Shuo, mid-Qing dynasty, 18th century, China.
Well carved form a single section o...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Nepalese Gilt Bronze Buddhist Figure of Manjushri, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Nepalese gilt bronze figure of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, early to mid 20th century.
The Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
Lao Cast Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha, 17th-18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful figure of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni seated in bhumisparsha, signifying the moment of the Buddha's enlightenment, Laos, 17th-18th century.
Well cast and displaying a beautiful patina, the Buddha sits upon a separately cast high pedestal, legs folded in vajrasana, one hand held in his lap, the other draped gracefully over his knee, long fingers reaching down to touch the earth, calling it to witness his enlightenment.
The Buddha's heart-shaped face is simply divine, with high, arched brows over downcast eyes, a broad nose, and full lips pursed...
Category
Antique Early 1700s Laotian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Blanc de Chine Figures of Guanyin Riding an Elephant and Lion
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine figures of Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) seated upon animals, Republic Period, circa 1930s.
Guanyin, the Bo...
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Qing Dynasty Flambe Glazed Archaistic Hu Vase with Deer Head Handles
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous Chinese flambe glazed vase with molded deer head handles, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
The vase of pear shaped archaistic "hu" fo...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Republic Period Book Form Porcelain Narcissus Bowl
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese blue and white and famille rose enameled porcelain jardinière in the form of a book, Republic Period, circa 1930s.
The jardinière meant to serve as a bulb bowl...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Six Dynasties Pottery Model of an Armored Horse, 3rd-4th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
An extremely rare Chinese painted pottery model of an armored horse, Six Dynasties period (220-581 AD), TL tested by Oxford Authentication.
The stocky ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Large 20th Century Nepalese Gilt Bronze Figure of Yama and Yami
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Nepalese tantric gilt bronze figure of the dikpala Yama and his sister, Yami, early to mid-20th century (1920s-1940s).
Well cast and richly gilt, the buffalo headed dikpala (directional guardian) of the South stands upon the back of a bull trampling a prostate figure. Yama is portrayed here in his four armed form. His primary arms hold a flaming kapala (skull cup...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral, Bronze
Khmer Sandstone Figure of a Female Deity
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully sensual Khmer statue of a female divinity delicately carved from gray sandstone.
Her face radiates a cool serenity. Almond shaped eyes ga...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone, Metal
Pair of Famille Rose "Peaches" Bottle Vases 'Tianquiping'
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of Chinese porcelain "peaches" bottle vases (tianquiping) from the late Qing Dynasty or early Republic period.
Well potted and of elegant form, the straight cylindrica...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Northern Qi Dynasty Pottery Model of an Ox and Cart
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pottery model of an ox and cart, Northern Qi Dynasty (550 - 577 AD), China.
Realistically molded, the ox displays wonderful musculature and elemen...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Acrylic
Khmer Bronze Figure of Prajnaparamita with Eleven Faces
Located in Austin, TX
The embodiment of transcendental wisdom, Prajnaparamita is often referred to as the mother of all Buddhas.
In this extremely rare tantric form, she is portrayed seated in the half lotus position. Her eleven faces are arranged in two tiers (seven on the first, with an additional four above), all surmounted by a rising conical chignon. Each face has an associated pair of arms which radiate outwards, each hand holding a discreet attribute.
Careful attention has been paid to her clothing and jewelry. She wears a heavily pleated sampot with a cross hatch pattern, elegantly turned down at the waist and tied with an ornate belt...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cambodian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Han Dynasty Green Glazed Covered Storage Jar
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Han Dyansty (206 BC-200 AD) storage vessel. The circular body set upon three legs and fitted with a lid. The entirety covered in heavy leaded green glaze, imitating bronz...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Pottery
Assembled Chinese Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty Bronze Garniture
Located in Austin, TX
Consisting of a large baluster vase (H: 14.25") with arrow handles and a near pair of smaller baluster vases with mythical beast loop handles.
The large vase, of yuhuchunping form, ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese 18th Century Flambe Glazed Trunk Form Vases
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of vases molded as naturalistic plum tree trunks, with applied decorations of flowering plum branches. All are covered by a rich flambe glaze of predominantly fuchsia, with st...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Nesting Trays
Located in Austin, TX
A refined and elegant pair of huanghuali nesting trays. An exotic hardwood, huanghuali (which translate to "yellow flowering pear wood"), has long been prized in China.
These trays would originally have graced the desk of a scholar and aided him in his scholarly pursuits.
The larger tray features a wonderful golden hue, and a prized "ghost face...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers
Located in Austin, TX
A well modelled pair of Tang dynasty painted pottery soldiers.
The warriors portrayed standing, dressed in form fitting, elaborate layered Armor with fitted helmets. The breastplate...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda
Located in Austin, TX
Ananda is portrayed in a typical fashion, as a youthful monk with a shaved head and dressed in simple robes. He stands upon a double lotus pedestal with hands clasped in front of him...
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls
Located in Austin, TX
Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan.
The older man can be identified as the h...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Chinese Carved Boxwood Figure of Guanyin, Mid-Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Chinese carved boxwood figure of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, called Guanyin in Chinese, mid-Qing dynasty.
The an...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade, Silver
Chinese Ming Dynasty Silver Nine Phoenix Coronet Crown, 16th/17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An amazing and rare Chinese silver Nine Phoenix Coronet or Crown, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), late 16th to early 17th century, China.
A delicate and...
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Gold
