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Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Gandharan Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva, 3rd-5th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Stucco head of a Bodhisattva, Gandhara, 3rd - 5th century AD. Mounted on a custom made brass base.
12 inches high ( head alone 8.2 in ) 5.5 wide 5 deep
Provanance: Ex Sotheby's, old...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stucco
Cambodian antique stone Buddha figurine/Angkor period/Khmer art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We will introduce very old Cambodian sculpture art.
This was made as part of architectural sculptures such as temples.
It is thought to be a Baphuon...
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Japanese Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese Stone Fertility Sculpture, 4700-2900 BC
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a fine archaic male effigy hand carved from a granular medium to dark gray stone. Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (circa 4700-2900 BC)
Likely a fertility fetish. Note the pecked surfaces and the stone carved hair line top knot.
Quality: Fine original condition, no repairs, as collected. Dark varied patina from appropriate age.
Dimensions: 13.5 inches tall and 6 inches width.
About Hongshan Culture:
The Hongshan culture was a Neolithic culture in northeastern China. Hongshan sites have been found in an area stretching from Inner Mongolia to Liaoning, and dated from about 4700-2900 BC. The culture is named after Hongshanhou, a site in Hongshan District, Chifeng. The Hongshanhou site was discovered by the Japanese archaeologist Torii Ryuzo in 1908 and extensively excavated in 1935 by Kosaku Hamada and Mizuno Seiichi.
Provenance:
Our private collection and accompanied by our Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Originally collected in the area of Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia.
In addition, our Hongshan stone effigy...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Ancient 12th Century Khmer Cambodia Sandstone Vishnu Buddha Statue Sculpture 15"
Located in San Diego, CA
An outstanding original ancient Khmer/Cambodian Vishnu buddha carved sandstone head statue/sculpture dating from the 12th century. Mounted on a piece of teak wood base. Marked on the...
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Cambodian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Very Refined Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardians, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of very refined standing pottery statue of guardians, dramatic facial expression, beautiful detail, early Tang dynasty 618-907, come with one Oxford authentication TL test cer...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Set of Refine Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Attendants and a Sedan Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of very refined green glazed attendants and one sedan chair, each with benevolent facial expression, beautiful colors and lines, Ming dynasty 1368-1644. Three glazed attendants...
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Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Khmer Mukhalinga
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Khmer Ekamukhalinga, a sandstone sculpture of a Linga fronted with a small relief face of Siva. The simple phallic form has a square base (Brahma, the creator), an octagonal mid-sect...
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Cambodian Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
$12,000
Very Rare Yuan/Early Ming Cast Iron Buddha with Integral Mandorla
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very rare Yuan/early Ming cast iron Buddha with integral mandorla- . Nearly exact example, with the same mudra. Illustrated in Sotheby's "Art of the B...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Korean Bronze Buddha- Large and very special early Buddha. Good Age
Located in Ukiah, CA
6-9th Century Silla Dynasty style Korean Buddha-Looks to have a very good age, but not a period piece. Extremely large at 16.5 in tall. Superb face. Kore...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$56,000 Sale Price
20% Off
15C Sri Lankan Divided Kingdom Period Standing Bronze/Other Alloy Buddha-Special
Located in Ukiah, CA
15thC Sri Lankan Divided Kingdom Period Standing Bronze Buddha. Looks to have a high silver content in the alloy based on the sheen of the surface and the softness of the surface. Quite rare to find a figure from this period in this large size and high quality--the vast majority are the later Kandy style, which look similar but have rounder faces and distinctive ripples covering the robes. If you search the internet you will find very few of this type outside of museums or high end auction houses that are not just a few inches tall and quite provincial in casting. The size is an impressive 12 1/2 inches tall for the figure only and a total height on attached stand of 13.5 inches. It is extremely heavy for its size. Many Lankan Buddhas...
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Sri Lankan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Chinese Cache Ancient Heavenly Green Jade Bi , 96 pieces
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a guaranteed authentic ancient Chinese jade bi cache of ninety six (96) discs from the Qijia culture, Northwestern China, circa 3000-2000 BCE.
Including Our Certificate of A...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Cache Ancient Heavenly Green Jade Bi , 94 pieces
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a guaranteed authentic ancient Chinese jade bi cache of ninety four (94) discs from the Qijia culture, Northwestern China, circa 3000-2000 BCE.
Including Our Certificate of ...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Khmer Bronze Buddhist Triad, Style of the Bayon, 12th-13th Century, Cambodia
Located in Austin, TX
An important Khmer bronze Buddhist triad group featuring an image of the Buddha sheltered by a naga, and flanked by the bodhisattvas Avalokiteshvara and Prajnaparamita, Angkor Period, Style of the Bayon, late 12th-early 13th century, Cambodia.
This triad represents one of the most important images in Khmer art...
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Cambodian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Tomb Guardians, Zhenmushou, 7th-8th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and powerful pair of Chinese Tang Dynasty three-color (sancai) glazed zhenmushou, tomb guardian figures, late 7th or early 8th century. TL t...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware
Small Song Dynasty Carved Wood Bodhisattva, 13th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and very fine Chinese carved sandalwood figure of a bodhisattva, possibly Avalokiteshvara (Guan Yin), Song Dynasty (960 to 1276), circa 13th ...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Horses, TL Tested, '386 AD-535 AD'
Located in Miami, FL
A massive pottery pair of horses standing on all fours and striding with its right hoof forward. Extended snout ends in parted lips showing teeth beneath in a braying attitude. Low relief bridle on face and well defined eyes. Raised mane down back of the neck
A fantastic example of the Wei dynasty horses.
Large, exquisite walking Ferghana horses with great attention paid to anatomical detail were the choice of the wealthy. The horse was second only in importance to the dragon. It was supposed to possess magical powers which the early Chinese were eager to explore. It would be the horse that would carry the deceased to the next life and it would be the amount of horses that an individual owned that would guarantee his ongoing status in the hereafter.
Thermoluminescence certificate from Madrid Labs included.
In southern China, people turned to Daoism, and mingqi, as well as above-ground sculptures, became ever more infused with animal iconography and energized with dynamic lines.
The north of China was eventually united by nomadic Tuoba invaders who founded the Northern Wei dynasty...
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Important Chinese Ancient Bronze Money Tree, 25BC-220AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, Ancient Bronze “Money Tree” Yaoqian Shu with original pottery base, Han dynasty (25 BCE – 220 CE)
Dimensions: 155cm, 62 inches high
A sculpted terracotta pottery base in the form of a tortoise with attendants and inserted with five individual bronze pole segments with twenty four individual hanging bronze open work money “branches” attached in tiers, four per tier and topped with a figure of a bronze phoenix as apex most bearing varying degrees of malachite and azurite encrustation from ancient burial.
Important Description Details:
Pottery "tortoise" base: 14.5" high and 11" wide
Bronze sections:
7pcs pole bronze sections approximately 8" length each
1pc top "phoenix" bronze section approximately 7" high and 6" wide
20 pcs long bronze hanging wings approximately 10" long and 5" wide each
4 pcs short bronze hanging wings (near top) approximately 7" long and 4" wide each
Total 32 pcs with ancient green and blue azurite patina.
Catalog reference: Schneible Fine arts catalog - 35 Years Collecting Treasures- Number 11p. 28 (see photos)
Provenance: Provenance: Private family collection formerly exhibited “Asia Week” New York City, Fuller Building, Zabriskie Gallery, 2008.
History of money trees:
In the late Han Dynasty tombs...
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$100,000 Sale Price
33% Off
Chinese Ancient Hongshan Culture Pregnant Female Fertility Sculpture 4700-2900BC
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a fine archaic conjoined bust sculpture of a male and female hand carved from a granular medium to dark gray stone. Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (circa 4700-2900 BC)
Likely a fertility - progeny sculpture. Please note the pecked surfaces and the stone carved hair line particularly on the back head area.
Quality: Fine original condition, no repairs, as collected. Dark varied patina from appropriate age.
This is likely a unique carving.
Dimensions: 12.25 inches tall and 4.25 inches width.
About Hongshan Culture:
The Hongshan culture was a Neolithic culture in northeastern China. Hongshan sites have been found in an area stretching from Inner Mongolia to Liaoning, and dated from about 4700-2900 BC. The culture is named after Hongshanhou, a site in Hongshan District, Chifeng. The Hongshanhou site was discovered by the Japanese archaeologist Torii Ryuzo in 1908 and extensively excavated in 1935 by Kosaku Hamada and Mizuno Seiichi.
Provenance:
Our private collection and accompanied by our Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Originally collected in the area of Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia.
In addition, our Hongshan stone effigy...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tang dynasty pottery statue of standing horse with removable saddle, Tang dynasty 618-907, come with Oxford authentication TL test certificate. Oxford test num...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Fine Tang Dynasty Ox Cart Pottery Statue, TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
An unusual pottery statue of ox and cart on plexi stand, Tang dynasty 618-907, comes with Oxford authentication TL test certificate. Oxford TL test sample ...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Tang Dynasty Terracotta Pottery Statue of Civil Officer, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant and superbly sculpted pottery statue of standing civil official, Tang dynasty 618-907, come with oxford authentication TL test certificate. Oxford TL Test...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Thai Sandstone Carving of the Head of A Buddha Image
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Thai Sandstone Carving of the Head of A Buddha Image, Ayutthaya, 15th Century. This sculpture has carved features with full lips outlined with an incised line known as a “trace”, the “U” of the chin broad, long aquiline nose , protruding large and arched eye lids with the eyes narrowly open revealing the pupils, over arching brow continuing the line of the nose, short forehead, a thin raised outline as the hairline surrounding the face, 6 rows of round boss hair curls to the domed usnisa covered in 5 rows of hair curls, large ears with attenuated earlobes reaching to the break at the neck, flat top to the usnisa and a flat area to the back of the head. The facial surface gessoed lacquered and gold leafed, the rest of the head with Varied surface mottling and lacquer remnants mostly revealing the sandstone texture of the material. Mounted with a post and drilled interior hole to a large solid teak block as a contemporary stand.
Condition: A sculpture fragment from a large Buddhist Image, The head has been removed at the neck and the flat area at the top of the head would indicate that another mortared segment would have originally been attached possibly an undulant unalom finial, otherwise remarkably fine.
Measuring: 23-1/8 inches high overall, the sculpture is 15 inches high x 10 inches wide x 10-1/4 inches deep. The wood base is 8-1/8 inches high x 7-7/8 inches wide x 7-5/8 inches deep.
Provenance:
with Kenneth Brown Jewelers...
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Thai Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese Rare Large Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare handsome Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of mutton fat yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green ...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
15th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Pottery Standing Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese pottery standing Buddha.
Age: Burma, Ava Period, 15th Century
Size: Height 13.4 C.M. / Width 6.2 C.M. / Length 10.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice c...
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Burmese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Ancient Gandharan Miniature Stucco Bust of the Buddha, ca. 5th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine ancient stucco bust on a plinth.
In the form of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama.
Mounted on a black wooden plinth.
Retaining an old Stair Galleries auction label and collect...
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Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta, Stucco
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Slab
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful petrified wood black and white toned slab. This can also be used to elevate a wooden side table by placing it on top.
As with a diamo...
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Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
11C Ambika Buff Sandstone Western India
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 11th century, namely, a 11C Ambika Buff Sandstone Western India carving.
From Western India.
...
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Indian Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
$17,600 Sale Price
28% Off
13th/14thc Sukhothai or Northern Sukhothai Walking Buddha Head, Museum Quality
Located in Ukiah, CA
14th century Northern Sukhothai Walking Buddha Head-Museum quality. Near monumental- the full figure would have stood between 7 and 8 feet tall.
Very l...
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Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$42,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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, the sculpting shows great finesse and depth, the patina is beautiful and complex and desirable, the proportions are classic, and the face as deep and serene and beautiful as any you will find on any Buddha. It is extremely large and is the largest high-end period bronze Buddha from Thailand I have ever had the pleasure of offering at 31 inches tall and in the range of 50 to 60 pounds (most of the clay core scooped out) (Outstanding provenance -from the personal collection of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) founder of the Ishtar gate...
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Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$25,000 Sale Price
44% Off
Massive Chinese Han Dynasty Sichuan Terracotta Pottery Horse, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A massive Chinese Han dynasty Sichuan terracotta pottery figure of a horse
Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)
Powerfully modelled in a pose of alert attention, its strong neck and head po...
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Bronze 10-11thC Cambodian Khmer Era Guardian Figure.
Located in Ukiah, CA
Large Well cast bronze 10-11thC Cambodian Khmer Era Guardian Figure. The dating may be a century or two earlier or later, but this is a large, Angkor Wat period piece. Wear as seen...
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Cambodian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
14-15th century Thai Buddha from Thailand Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
29 cm high
The Buddha itself is 26 cm high
Weight: 6.626 kgs
The base is 22.5 x 15 cm
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Thailand
14-15...
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Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Gandharan Terracotta Figure of the Bodhisattva Maitreya, 4th-6th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A very rare and decidedly charming half-scale terracotta sculpture of the bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, ancient region of Gandha...
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Pakistani Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Special antique bronze Thai Buddha statue from Thailand
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
42,4 cm high
23,9 cm wide and 14,6 cm deep
Weight: 6.982 kgs
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Thailand
Late 15th / early 16th century
Lanna style
Very sp...
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Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Earthenware Horse Sculpture Míngqì Tomb Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce 600 year old (approx) Chinese pottery Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) large glazed earthenware míngqì tomb figure, modeled as horse sculpture with saddle, stirrups, and integral ba...
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Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware
Carved Sandstone Jain Family Group, 6th-7th Century, Uttar Pradesh, India
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and rare Indian carved sandstone stele of a Jain family group, Sarnath style, early Indian Medieval period, 6th-7th century, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Carved from a single block of buff sandstone, the stele features a Jain family group comprised of a father, mother, and two children. The family group is portrayed upon a lotus pedestal under a tall palm tree. The mother and father both seated in a relaxed pose known as lalitasana, or royal ease pose, a jovial expression on their faces. The mother holds the daughter in her lap. The younger son scampers mischievously up the trunk of the palm tree, his head turned to look back at his parents.
Above the family, nestled in a niche amongst the palm fronds, an image of a Jain Tirthankara...
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Indian Medieval Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Nepalese Carved and Painted Buddhist Manuscript Cover, 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual wooden book or manuscript cover with a carved exterior and painted interior, 15th century, Nepal.
The exterior of the manuscript cover exuberantly carved with ...
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Nepalese Tibetan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stone object.
This stone object has a beautiful black and beige gradation.
An art object that gives you a sense of wabi-s...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Terracotta Chinese Figures Statues
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique terracotta figures Han style from my private collection: collected about 35 years ago and never exibited to the public.
One is very ancient, the other one is more recent. The prices are different, but an expert can understand the value. A certificate Oxford test would be needed: I don't have it, so I'm accepting offers: I want to close my activities and I have a beautiful Chinese collection, see the other ones published under my name enrica pasino.
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
$5,905 / set
Gandharan Stucco Head of a Donor, 4th-5th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime molded stucco head of a young male donor from the ancient region of Gandhara, 4th-5th century.
The youthful nobleman sculpted in an idealized...
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Pakistani Hellenistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stucco
"Pre-Sukhothai, as it is likely 10/11thC
Located in Ukiah, CA
This may be my all-time favorite of all the SE Asian Buddhas I have ever owned--and that is saying a lot, as I have owned many thousands over a thirty-five-year period. It is a very ...
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Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
3rd Century Indian Red Sandstone Elephant Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Indian Antiquity namely, a 3rd Century Red Sandstone Elephant carving.
From Central India.
The piece was purchased by a ...
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Indian Medieval Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Six Dynasties Jade Mythological Beast
Located in Atlanta, GA
Auspicious beast carved in green jade, Six Dynasties period (220 to 589 A.D.).
The Sixth Dynasties, the period immediately following the Han Dynasty, saw a shift from a profound be...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Khmer Carved Sandstone Male Deity, Style of the Baphoun, 11th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful carved sandstone sculpture of an unidentified male deity, Khmer, Angkor Period, style of the Baphuon, 11th century.
The smil...
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Cambodian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
14th century Tibetan gilt and lacquered Śākyamuni Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The early antique bronze Thai Buddha statue is a captivating and historically significant artifact originating from Tibet. Crafted from bronze, this statue stands at 13.1 cm in height and measures 9.9 cm in width and 6.5 cm in depth.
Dating back to the 14th century, this Buddha statue holds deep historical and cultural importance, representing the artistic and spiritual heritage of Tibet. The depiction of the Buddha in the Bhumisparsha mudra, symbolizing the moment of enlightenment, adds to its profound symbolism.
With a weight of 493 grams, this statue is a cherished and valued piece. Originating from Tibet, it carries the essence of Tibet craftsmanship and Buddhist devotion. It provides a glimpse into the artistic styles of that era.
This Buddha statue serves as a powerful representation of wisdom and serenity, making it a cherished centerpiece for collectors, practitioners, or anyone seeking a connection to the rich spiritual heritage of Tibet. Its historical context, intricate details, and distinct influences contribute to its exceptional value and significance, capturing the essence of a bygone era and the enduring presence of Buddha's teachings.
Material : bronze
13,1 cm high
9,9 cm wide and 6,5 cm deep
With Turquoise inlaid
Bhumisparsha mudra
14th century
Probably the most special Tibetan statue...
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Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
10th Century Red Sandstone Relief of a Mithuna Couple
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning piece of southeast Asian antiquity, namely, a 10th century red sandstone relief of a mithuna couple.
This piece has impeccable Provenance!
It was purchase...
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Indian Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
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...
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Afghan Hellenistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stucco
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...
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Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent Court Attendants in Terracotta - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD TL
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A magnificent pair of male and female courtiers from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE) in excellent condition. They are wearing traditional Daopao robes in green and black garments wit...
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Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
15th Century Lao Buddha in the a Delightful Lanna/Laos Folk Style, 7590
Located in Ukiah, CA
15th century Lao Buddha in the a delightful Lanna/Laos folk style. Loss of original base and finial plus one ear mostly replaced. Large at 15 inches tall, 1...
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Laotian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$2,173 Sale Price
26% Off
Monumental Han Dynasty Terracotta Horse - TL Tested - China, '206 BC–220 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A massive pottery horse with separately made head and tail, standing on all fours and striding with its right hoof forward. Extended snout ends in parted lips showing teeth beneath i...
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Stone Buddha Head Chinese Qi Dynasty on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved out of a single block of grayish brown stone (likely granite type), this Buddha head represents Northern Qi style in China (550-577AD) and likely of the period. The Northern Q...
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Chinese Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse in Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region.
A beautiful large sculptural piece, created in China during the Northern Qi dynasty period, between the 549 and 577 AD. This horse statue is extremely finely modeled of earthenware pottery, standing in a very elegant and majestic position striding on a trapezoidal shaped base.
The animal has a gracefully arched neck to the left looking forward and its extremely well modeled. The head is adorned with a large detailed tassels of plumes and the body is embellished with a beautiful saddle and intricate harnesses. The trapping around the chest and rump is adorned with elaborated tassels and the straps are accented with multiples florets and bosses in high relief. Decorated with dotted and circles patterns.
The surface is treated with applications of natural color pigments such; red, white and others.
Has a measurements of 435 mm by 319 mm by 243 mm (17.10 x 12.55 x 9.55 Inches) (43.5 x 31.9 x 24.3 Cm).
Northern Qi, was the successor state of the Chinese Xianbei state of Eastern Wei...
Category
Chinese Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Clay, Paint
$28,387 Sale Price
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Located in Austin, TX
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Category
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Materials
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Category
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$5,213 Sale Price
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Materials
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Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a large votive model of a stone ram, Han dynasty (206BC-220AD)
Dimensions: 45cm, 18 inches high and 65cm, 26 inches length and 25cm, 10 inches wi...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$17,600 Sale Price
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