18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

Slab pottery constructed Model of a Paper Mill, in Green and Cream Color Glazed Terracotta having a peaked roof – open walled form with a mechanical pounder and a large round storage container. Light blue-green mottled glazed surface with some iridescence patina to the glaze. The Iridescence is a refraction of the layers on the glass that produces multicolor hues & metallic luster, and only develops after one thousand years of being buried in the ground. An unquestionable mark of antiquity, impossible to falsify. Han Dynasty, dated 206 B.C-220 A.D. Condition: Excellent, wear commensurate with age, an unusual example. This fantastic piece is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Sculptural effigies of domesticated animals were often interred in the tombs of nobility and elite members of the social hierarchy. Models like this one were made to represent everything from simple goat or pig pens to the most elaborate towers and palaces. Because very few ancient Chinese buildings have survived intact, these models, along with descriptions from ancient texts, give a good representation of what the buildings might have looked like. Burial figurines of graceful dancers, mystical beasts, and everyday objects reveal both how people in early China approached death and how they lived. Since people viewed the afterlife as an extension of worldly life, these figurines, called mingqi, sometimes referred as “spirit utensils” or “vessels of ghosts” disclose details of routine existence and provide insights into belief systems over a thousand-year period. For the first time in Chinese history, we have images of rural and daily life during the Han in the form of contemporary records...

The special antique wooden Burmese Lotus Buddha is a truly extraordinary and sacred artifact originating from Burma. Crafted from wood and adorned with 24-karat gold gilding, this Buddha statue stands at 51 cm in height and measures 31.3 cm in width and 22.9 cm in depth. The gilded surface adds a radiant and opulent touch to the sculpture, enhancing its visual appeal and spiritual significance. Dating back to the 18th century, this Lotus Buddha is depicted in the Bhumisparsha mudra, symbolizing the moment of enlightenment. The presence of a hollow space at the back of the base for storing relics adds to its special nature, making it a significant object of devotion and veneration. With a weight of 7.96 kgs, this special wooden Lotus Buddha is a treasured and valued piece. Originating from Burma, it carries the essence of Burmese craftsmanship and religious traditions. The beautiful expression on the Buddha's face adds to its charm and sacred aura. This antique Lotus...

Material: bronze 5,3 cm high 3,1 cm wide and 4 cm deep Weight: 0.148 kgs Originating from Burma 18th century.

Material: wood 42 cm high 22,3 cm wide and 16,5 cm deep Weight: 3.554 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th centur...

Material: bronze 4,8 cm high 3 cm wide and 3,5 cm deep Weight: 0.139 kgs Originating from Burma 18th century.  

Material: bronze 4,8 cm high 3,4 cm wide and 4 cm deep Weight: 0.159 kgs Originating from Burma 18th century.

Material: wood 57,5 cm high 25 cm wide and 16 cm deep Weight: 5.65 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th Cen...

Material: marble Measures: 47,7 cm high 24,5 cm wide and 8,5 cm deep Weight: 7.342 kgs Shan (Tai Yai) style Originating from Burma 18th century Special !

Material: bronze 4,5 cm high 3,5 cm wide and 4 cm deep Weight: 0.154 kgs Originating from Burma 18th century

Material: bronze 5,3 cm high 3,4 cm wide and 3,5 cm deep Weight: 0.134 kgs Originating from Burma 18th century

Material: lacquerware 60 cm high 32 cm wide / 27 cm deep Weight: 5.9 kgs On Naga snake Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century Gilt with...

Material: bronze 4,9 cm high 4,3 cm wide and 4,5 cm deep Weight: 0.286 kgs Originating from Burma 18th century

Material: wood 37,5 cm high 18,3 cm wide and 13,3 cm deep Weight: 2.797 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th cent...

Material: bronze 19 cm high 13 cm wide Weight: 1.6 kgs Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 16/17th century - Nyaung-Yan (Ava) period Traces of 24 krt. gold c...

Material: wood 63,8 cm high 29,5 cm wide and 15,5 cm deep Weight: 4.345 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18t...

A set of Five Victorian Portland Stone Keystone Heads Three depicted as the Green Man, with beards and foliate headdress, the other two with more classical features. Price is per h...