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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully sculpted Thai/ Siam Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head on a custom wood stand. The Buddha's eyes are closed in serene meditation. This beautiful gem has a wonderful feel and heft to it. Very well well crafted with a gorgeous natural organic patina acquired over age. This bust/fragment likely belonged to a larger Buddha statue...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Noh Edo Period Lion Mask II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This another superb example of an Edo Period early 18th century or earlier Lion Mask created for the Lion Dances of the Gion Matsuri Festival. The mask is i...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Khmer Bronze Uma, Angkor Wat Style, 12th Century, Cambodia
Located in Austin, TX
A small Khmer bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Uma, Angkor Period, Style of Angkor Wat, circa 12th century, Cambodia. This small Khmer bronze devotiona...
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Cambodian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Elegant Han Dynasty Terracotta Warrior - China '206 BC - 220 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Impressive terracotta warrior representing a banner bearer gripping a wooden staff with his hands (dematerialized through the ages); his gaze is ser...
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Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Large Superb Naturalistic Modeled Standing Camel, Tang Dynasty Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A large superbly and naturalist modeled standing camel, Tang dynasty 618-907, come with Oxford authentication TL test certificate, Oxford test numbers 102s49.  
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Japanese Netsuke of a croaking Toad in boxwood
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke of a wooden toad with its throat swollen. Made entirely in boxwood, the skin is treated with detail, the naturalistic pause suggests that the toad is croaking, the smooth tex...
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Bronze Siamese Asian Buddha Antiquity Hand Sculpture Fragment, 15th-16th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and very special piece. This bronze buddha hand sculpture, perhaps a fragment of a larger piece at one time, originally came from the prestigious Doris Wiener Gallery ...
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Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

16th Century Lost Wax Cast Bronze Venugopala Form of Krishna, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
16th century lost wax cast bronze Venugopala form of Krishna, India The Venugopala form of Krishna playing the flute is to Vaishnavite iconography what Nataraja is to the Shaivites:...
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Indian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Discover the elegance of this antique wooden temple fragment, featuring a finely carved horse head from 18th-century India. Crafted from solid wood, this exquisite artifact stands 44 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 29 cm deep, with a weight of 4.51 kgs. Likely part of an ancient temple or chariot, this historic wooden sculpture showcases exceptional craftsmanship and cultural significance. A perfect addition for collectors of antique temple carvings...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

16th Century Thai Ayutthaya Sandstone Torso of the Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely carved sandstone torso of the Buddha, Ayutthaya period (1350-1767), Thailand. Wonderfully simplistic, the only ornamentation this torso displays...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

A huge Burmese lacquer Bouddha, 17th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
A huge Burmese lacquer Bouddha, 17th c. Large dry lacquer Buddha represented in Bhumisparsa mudra, or gesture of taking the earth to witness. This gesture represents the Awakening of...
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer

18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Explore the rich heritage of Indian temple art with this antique wooden Indian temple panel, a stunning 18th-century artifact originating from an antique temple chariot. Crafted from solid wood, this intricately carved panel stands 63.8 cm high, 22.8 cm wide, and 12.3 cm deep, with a weight of 5.37 kgs. Featuring exquisite detailing, this historic temple carving reflects the artistic mastery and spiritual significance of traditional Indian craftsmanship. A perfect addition for collectors of antique temple artifacts...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Antique Wooden Shan Buddha Statue from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Standing at 91 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 35.5 cm deep, it is made of wood and it has been gilded wit...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Pinya Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 48,8 cm high 29,8 cm wide and 19,3 cm deep Weight: 5.159 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gilding Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 16th century - Pinya styl...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th Century Crowned Shan Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 61,2 cm high 34 cm wide and 20,1 cm deep Weight: 14.65 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gilding Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18t...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large terracotta Buddha head, Burma, Shan States, late 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Buddha head in gilt-leaf terracotta with trace of red polychromy. The Buddha must have been between 2.10m and 2.40m tall (if standing). Headdressed with fine curls and Usnisha ...
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

18/19th Century Unique, Large Burmese Buddha, 8030
Located in Ukiah, CA
Compelling, large Burmese Buddha. It is unique in many ways.  First, it looks like a specific person (as opposed to a sculpture of a generic figure), which is never ever done when sculpting a Buddha statue.  Second, is it figure looks European. the facial features look European, the body shape and the way the body is sitting look European, and the tunic the figure is wearing looks more European than it looks Asian.  It has a rare and beautiful "lotus" cap finial that I've never seen on a Burmese Buddha(or any Buddha) before. A real mystery. Looks to be at least 18/19thC. Everyone has a strong reaction when they see him-they smile.  Sits a full 19 inches tall-extremely large for this type of bronze. Retains an almost untouched chocolate brown patina.  My gut tells me that at some time during the English occupation in the 18th or early 19th century either had this Buddha specially commissioned, or was given this Buddha as a special gift by either a major Temple or spiritual leader, or by a significant political leader of that time and place. in breaking with long spiritual tradition, they had the person's image and Anglo heritage melded with a  Shan style Buddha...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Lopburi Style Cast Bronze Figure of Uma, 13th-14th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and unusual cast bronze figure of the Hindu goddess Uma, Lopburi Style, 13th-14th century, Thailand. Uma, the Hindu goddess of love and beauty, also known as Parvati, i...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Carved Stone Garden Guardian Lion
Located in Sheffield, MA
The features of this stone Foo lion has been softened by being exposed to the elements for many centuries. Still a very handsome sculptural specimen made from carved stone, it is kno...
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Chinese Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Kamakura/Muromachi Period Cedarwood Buddhist Priest, 12th-15th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Seated Buddhist priest Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333) or Muromachi period (1333-1573). Different carved hollow blocks of cedar wood joined togeth...
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Set of Three 14th or 15th Century Ceramic Fertility Figures from Thailand
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of three Thai ceramic fertility figures from the 14th or 15th century. Created in Thailand during the 14th or 15th century, this set of petite ...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic

Thai Bronze Buddha Head from the 9th/10th C, Museum Piece 8346
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very early Thai bronze Buddha head from the 9th/10thC. It has a sensitivity and finesse not often found in such early SE Asian sculptures. It ...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Unique Faden Quartz Crystal Inner Milk way Line From Balochistan Pakistan Mine
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Unique Faden Quartz crystal inner milkway line from Balochistan Pakistan Mine WEIGHT 100.21 grams DIMENSIONS 8.0x4.6x2.3 CM ORIGIN Balochistan, Pakistan TREATMENT None What is specia...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Crystal

China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse In Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Exceedingly rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region. A beautiful 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 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. The surface is treated with applications of natural pigments such; red, white and others. Has a measurements of 394 mm by 343 mm by 257 mm (15.53 x 13.52 x 10.15 Inches) (39.4 x 34.3 x 25.7 Cm). Northern Qi, was the successor state of the Chinese Xianbei state of Eastern Wei...
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Chinese Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Earthenware, Pottery

Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Tall Attendant Figure, 16th-17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A tall Chinese green and amber glazed figure of an attendant, Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century, China. The figure stands upon an integral plinth, dressed in long robes...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Pottery

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...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Antique 18th Century Hindu Bronze Deity Ardhanarishvara Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Bronze sculpture of Hindu Deity Ardhanarishvara. Often referred to as the androgynous form of the god Shiva, this antique presents beautiful detail and patina. Aside from the longevi...
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Indian Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head is a remarkable and significant artifact originating from India. Crafted from wood, each statue stands at 37,5 cm in height and mea...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

16th century Antique Indian wooden Temple fragment from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Discover the beauty of this antique Indian wooden temple fragment, a remarkable 16th-17th century artifact showcasing traditional craftsmanship. Carved from solid wood, this exquisit...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

16thC Northern Thai Bronze Buddha, Very Finely Cast and Sculpted, 7920
Located in Ukiah, CA
With the very best sculpting and casting of its kind- I present this 16thC Northern Thai Bronze Buddha. Deeply serene face. Nice size at 10 1/8 inches tall, 12 1/8 inches on a custom...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

16th century antique bronze Thai Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The antique bronze Thai Buddha statue is a captivating and historically significant artifact. Crafted from bronze and bearing traces of 24-karat gold gilding, this statue stands at 2...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Stunning Terracotta Standing Horse, Tang Dynasty, China '618-907 AD', TL Test
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent standing horse in orange terracotta and traces of painting. With a finely decorated saddle and with the mane and tail hair braided. TL Test by Ralph Kotalla Lab NE: 09K12...
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Unicorn
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of an extraordinary unicorn dating to the Song dynasty before 1279 AD. Please enjoy the beautiful remnants of its aged original ...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Burmese Arakan Bronze Crowned Buddha, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous and refined Burmese crowned and adorned seated bronze Buddha, Kingdom of Arakan, Mrauk-U period, 17th century. The Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana upon a high double lotus pedestal, hands in dhyana mudra, a ritual vessel resting in his upturned palms. He is festooned with jewelry – armlets, bracelets, anklets, a double necklace, a jeweled belt, and large earrings. His hair done up in a high chignon, covering the ushnisha, and topped by a stupa shaped finial. The Buddha wears a large five pointed crown tied with ribbons that flare dramatically behind either ear, and a thin scarf...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Solid Silver 18thC Lankan Buddha, 9604
Located in Ukiah, CA
Solid silver 18thC Lankan Buddha on a silver-colored metal base. From the great early 20thC U.S. Mid-West Aseldorf collection (as per previous owner- purc...
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Sri Lankan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver

18th Century Pair of Orange Tall Indian Teak Wood Pillars
Located in San Marino, CA
These pair of orange painted tall Indian teak wood pillars are topped with classical acanthus leaf capitals and come in three parts.
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Indian British Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

13/14thC Large Thickly Cast Iron Korean Buddha, 9020
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very rare large thickly cast iron Korean Buddha (a magnet sticks to it). In an extremely early backless style. I believe this piece could be as late as 1...
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Korean Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

13thC Northern Thai Haripunchai Terracotta Standing Buddha-Rare - 7762
Located in Ukiah, CA
Rare 13thC Northern Thai Haripunchai terracotta standing Buddha. Extremely hard to find in complete condition. Significant wear, though the expressiv...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

18th century Antique Indian wooden temple fragment from India - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique Indian wooden temple fragment holds a captivating history within its design. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 43.3 cm wi...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Lovely 17/18C Dehua Blanc de Chine Guanyin Statue China Chinese made into a lamp
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A lovely and large example with nice details. Made into a lamp. We didn't test if it works. Condition with restorations, all pictured. Size: statue 45CM high approx. , total height ...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Early Chinese/Silk Road, Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva Bust-Possibly 10thC or e 9687
Located in Ukiah, CA
Early Chinese/Silk Road. Bust alone stands 7.5 inches tall. The crown, face, and overall look suggest an extremely early dating-possibly over 1000 years old. . Extremely powerful pre...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Edo Signed Wood Noh Theater Mask Ko-Omote 17th-18th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully aged, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. The naturally faded beauty and unique character drew us to this mask immediately. The mask is hand...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

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 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture depicting a male placing his paw atop a ball. Created in Ch...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

10th Century Temple Bracket Buff Sandstone Central India
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 10th century, namely, a temple bracket buff sandstone central India carving. From Central In...
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Indian Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

15-16th Century Sandstone Standing Buddha Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
400-500 years old hand carved sandstone sculpture of a standning Buddha flanked by a munk and a mythical animal. Originates from pagoda / temple in Ara...
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

Antique 17th C Dehua Blanc de Chine Whistles European figure Dutchman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Shunzhi or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain European figure in sitting position. Its also a whistle. Blanc de Chine Statues like these were made in the kilns of Dehua in Fujian pro...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Central Javanese Cast Silver Transcendent Buddha, 9th-12th Century, Indonesia
Located in Austin, TX
An exceedingly rare Javanese cast silver figure a Transcendent Buddha, probably the Dhayani Buddha Akshobhya, early classical Javanese period, 9th - 12th century, Java, Indonesia. ...
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Javanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver

Antique bronze Opium Weight from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze 5,3 cm high 3,1 cm wide and 3,6 cm deep Weight: 0.159 kgs Originating from Burma 18th century
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Step into the sacred legacy of Indian temple artistry with this Antique wooden Indian temple panel, a rare 18th-century relic originating from a historic Temple Chariot (Rath) in India. Measuring 51.3 cm high, 25.1 cm wide, and 13.4 cm deep, this intricately carved wooden panel once adorned a ceremonial chariot used in grand religious processions, embodying the spiritual fervor and architectural grandeur of Hindu traditions. Crafted by skilled artisans, the panel showcases elaborate depictions of deities, mythological scenes, or floral motifs, symbols of divine protection and cosmic order central to temple rituals. Weighing 6.74 kgs, its robust yet finely detailed construction reflects the durability required for chariots that traversed festival routes, carrying sacred idols amid vibrant celebrations. The rich patina and aged wood grain bear witness to centuries of devotion, while the panel’s provenance—documented in the last two photos of its original chariot—adds unparalleled historical authenticity. Created during an era of flourishing temple art under royal patronage, this piece exemplifies the fusion of devotional craftsmanship and functional sacred art, offering a tangible link to India’s spiritual and cultural heritage. Ideal for collectors of Asian religious artifacts, historians, or interior design connoisseurs, this 18th-century temple panel transcends mere decoration, serving as a narrative artifact of India’s temple...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Statue of Guardian, TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very refined, unusual and important lively modeled pottery statue of guardian, dramatic and powerful pose, early Tang dynasty, 618-907AD, comes with Oxford authentication TL test...
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Fragment of a wooden Buddha's foot from the Heian to Kamakura period / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
Fragment of the foot of a huge wooden Buddha from the Heian to Kamakura period. It is thought to be one of a pair of A-un Nio statues. It is thought to be the little toe part of th...
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Japanese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Stone Ganesha Panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Natural stone Material: wood 36,8 cm high 32 cm wide and 14 cm deep Weight: 15.079 kgs The sizes of just the stone panel are 31 x 31 cm Originating from India 18th ...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

An Exquisite Antique Buddha Head Statue Southeast Asian
Located in Atlanta, GA
An gilt and lacquered wood Buddha head with displayed on a metal and Lucite stand. stunning presence with its refined features and amazing details. The carving is of exquisite qualit...
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Laotian Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

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 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Stucco

6 Elegant Ming Dynasty Court Attendants in Glazed Terracotta, China 1368-1644 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A fine set of a six court attendants as in the Forbidden City of Beijing, elegantly dressed in a Green & Red Daopao – a traditional men’s formal attire from the Ming Dynasty dated 1368-1643 A.D. – with glazed robes and Red Pigment remains in their hat and belts. They stand in an honorary posture atop a red plinth, some with orifices in their hands, where spirit objects were placed to comfort or satisfy the deceased. The heads are detachable, as often seen on the larger figures from this period. They are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, and Certificate of Expertise by Jean-Yves Nathan - a leading authority specialized in Far East Archaeology from the CEDEA (The European Confederation of Art Experts). 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. The Ming dynasty was the ruling dynasty of China – then known as the Empire of the Great Ming – for 276 years (1368–1644 AD). Founded by Chu Yuan-chang, the rebel leader that was successful in removing the mongols from the throne. Chinese control was re-asserted in China and eastern Asia. Literature became more important, schools were created, and the justice system was reformed. The Ming dynasty is described by some as "one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history,” was the last imperial dynasty in China ruled by ethnic Han Chinese. The practice of burying ceramic objects with the deceased went into decline from the 10th to the 14th Century AD. There was a revival in placing miniature representations of glazed terracotta objects such a furniture, food offerings, horses, miniature statues...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta

Architectural Carved Wood Temple Truss from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of tall Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragments from India on stand. Wooden hand-carved fragments architectural truss temple, ...
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Indian Anglo Raj Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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