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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
18th Century Chinese Sculpture of a Dignitary in Carved and Lacquered Hardwood
Located in Brescia, IT
Big hardwood figure of a dignitary lacquered in original patina. Signs of age-related wear on the base, but all of excellent quality, China, 18th century.
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Rare Edo Period traditional Dojin-yaki finely Carved Monkey Figurine
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This exceptional Edo-period sculpture depicts a seated monkey in an incredibly lifelike manner, with finely carved details and expressive features. Made using traditional Dojin-yaki ...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
13/14th Century Tibetan Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva
Located in Ukiah, CA
13/14th century Tibetan Bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva . Superb example- finely cast, beautifully sculpted, with a beautiful untouched non-guilt patina Note ...
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Tibetan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Stone Head of Buddha, 16th Century
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Antique Thai Sandstone carving of the head of a Buddha, 16 th Century,
Ayuthaya period,
fine hand carved sculpting of the face,
traces left of the Polychrome Coverings,
nice and weat...
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Southeast Asian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
17thC or earlier Tibetan Buddhist Portrait Statue of a Monk in copper.-Animated
Located in Ukiah, CA
Remarkable 17thC or earlier Tibetan Buddhist Portrait Statue of a Monk in copper. Some damage to the back of the base in the spot where a hand would naturally apply pressure when hol...
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Tibetan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
Lotus Flower Old Finial Sculptures
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old lotus flowers finial sculptures mounted on a black base.
When I found them, there was a thick layer of wax mixed with dirt, hiding the wood carvin...
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Tibetan Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
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 62.7 cm high, 24.2 cm wide, and 12.2 cm deep, with a weight of 5.79 kgs. A true testament to traditional Indian craftsmanship, this historic temple carving features exquisite detailing and deep cultural significance.
Ideal for collectors of antique temple artifacts...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Chinese late Ming dynasty bronze figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin (Quan Yin, Kwan Yin, Kuan Yin), 17th century, China
The figure well cast in two ...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Sancai Glazed Warrior Roof Ridge Tile, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese sancai (three color) glazed pottery roof ridge tile of an armored warrior on horseback, late Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), circa 1600, C...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Magnificent 15thc Thai Buddha Partial Head, from a High-Level or Royal Foundry
Located in Ukiah, CA
Magnificent 15thC Thai Buddha partial head, from a high-level or royal foundry. Originally part of a life-size Buddha that was cast in many parts. Even the head was cast in several p...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Very special large bronze Shan Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
95,5 cm high
73,5 cm wide and 40 cm deep
Weight: 58.55 kgs
With traces of the original lacquer & gilding
Shan (Tai Yai) style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating ...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
RARE TEAPOT WITH PORCELAIN LID Yongzheng period (1723-1735) Qing Dynasty
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE TEAPOT WITH PORCELAIN LID Yongzheng period (1723-1735) Qing dynasty
Chinese export porcelain (from the India Company), Yongzheng period (1723-1735) Qing dynasty. Polychrome and...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
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
Materials
Terracotta
18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden Indian temple panel from , 18th century
Material : wood
55,3 cm high
25 cm wide and 13,4 cm deep
Originating from an antique Temple Chariot
18th century
See the last ...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ancient Polished Sandstone Lingam, Khmer, 12th-13th C., Angkor Period
Located in New York, NY
An Ancient Polished Sandstone lingam stone with an octagonal shaft which Rises from a Square Base, Khmer Period, 12-13th Century, Angkor Period. A fan...
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Cambodian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Extremely Early Chinese Buddha, 7359
Located in Ukiah, CA
Extremely early Chinese Buddha. This piece measures a substantial 9 1/4 inches tall and 11 inches with its custom base. Rare and special-it has one of th...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Sacred Cow Sculpture in Carved Sandstone from Hindu Temple
Located in Kastrup, DK
17-18h century sandstone sculpture depicting a hindu sacred cow.
From hindu temple in India or Burma.
In untouched and in original condition.
India or Burma, 1600-1700.
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Indian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
15th Century Japanese Bronze Baby Buddha, Large, Refined and Graceful-Special!
Located in Ukiah, CA
Baby Buddha- represents the Buddha right after his birth pointing toward Heaven and Earth so they can witness his first steps. Twenty years ago I had a near identical Japanese Baby Buddha. This one has a finer patina and may be more finely cast, but is extremely similar in almost every way. It was made in the same workshop, probably by the same hand. Fortunately, the other one had an inscription on it (this one does not, but is almost certainly the same age as the other one plus or minus 30 years). The woman I mentored at the time was able to read Japanese- she translated the year to late 15th century Japan...
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Special Bronze Burmese Buddha Statue with Two Monks from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
51,8 cm high
37 cm wide and 32,5 cm deep
Ava style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
16-17th century
With the original monks
In very good condition ...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Sandstone
Dragon "Mythical Beast" Sandstone Relief
Located in Kastrup, DK
400 - 600 Year old charming and artistic sandstone relief. Dragon "mythical beast" which is a symbol of wisdom.
From Buddha temple in Arakan, Burma....
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Modern Sculpture with a Primitive Borneo Door
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Primitive Borneo Granary old Door, with residue of color on a facade: suitable as a modern wood sculpture on support -
I can darken the wood with simple wax on request.
M/251.
Inte...
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Malaysian Primitive Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Majestic Prancing Horse, Tang Dynasty, China '618-907 AD', TL Test by Kotalla
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent prancing horse in orange terracotta with traces of polychrome paint. Springing its right leg with a lively position and an expressive look. With a finely decorated saddle...
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Densatil Gilt Bronze Caryatid Figure, Tibet, 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and solidly cast, richly gilt, bronze caryatid figure from Densatil Monastery, Central Tibet, early 15th century or earlier.
Cast in the form of two four armed figures standing back to back in tribhanga (thrice bent position) on a lotus platform, this piece would originally have served as a pillar for a larger seated deity...
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Tibetan Tibetan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
18th century Antique bronze Nepali Chenrezig statue from Nepal - Originalbuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique bronze Nepali Chenrezig statue
Material : bronze
13 cm high
7,2 cm wide and 4,3 cm deep
With inscriptions at the base
Namaskara mudra
18th century
Weight: 290 grams
Originati...
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Nepalese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Natural 90.37 Gram Muddy Skeletal Quartz From Balochistan, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural 90.37 Gram Muddy Skeletal quartz from Balochistan, Pakistan
Weight: 90.37 Gram
Dimension: 4.2 x 5.9 x 4.9 Cm
Origin: Balochistan, Pakistan
Quality: AAA
Today quartz is ...
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Pakistani Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
Large Tang Dynasty Prancing Horse with Oxford TL Test
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spirited Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) prancing horse is handsomely model with one foreleg raised, it’s mane swept to one side, expressive pricked ears, flared nostrils and open mouth bearing its teeth. The tail is docked tail and is neatly tied. This terracotta horse has traces of painted pigmentation that once adorned it.
After their Han ancestors, the emperors of the Tang Dynasty continued to import purebred horses. Most of them served in wars but the most handsome were kept and trained for parades. We know that the Emperor Xuanzong (712-756) had a stud farm with 400 horses trained to dance to music. This prancing horse is a representation of the dancing horses of the Tang dynasty.
The Oxford TL test...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
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
Materials
Stucco
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
Materials
Wood
13-14th century Antique Indian sandstone Apsara statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique Indian sandstone Apsara statue is an extraordinary and rare piece of sacred art, dating back to the 13th–14th century and originating from t...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Sandstone Carving of Two Demons Riding an Elephant, Burma 15-16'th Ctr
Located in Kastrup, DK
500-600 Year old sandstone carving.
The sculpture is depicting 'Two demons riding an elephant at the pagoda'.
From Buddha pagoda / temple in Arakan, Burma.
Naive and charming in its design. With a beautiful patina. Mounted on light sandstone plinth...
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
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
Materials
Bronze
18.01 Gram Stunning Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen from Kunar Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Bi Color Tourmaline Specimen From Kunar Afghanistan
WEIGHT: 18.01 grams
DIMENSION: 2.4 x 2.1 x 2.0 Cm
ORIGIN : Kunar Afghanistan
TREATMENT: Non...
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Afghan Adam Style Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Crystal
Famous porcellana de Meissen antico XVII
Located in Cantù, IT
Gruppo in porcellana decorata raffigurante Meissen - Private Collection Domenico Rugiano
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
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
Materials
Cedar
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...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
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
Materials
Bronze
Tang Dynasty Painted Terracotta Sculpture of a Lokapala
By Tang Dynasty
Located in Dallas, TX
Tang Dynasty terracotta Pottery Tomb figure of the Lokapala Warrier Deity. Figure molded wearing heavy armor, standing in a dynamic pose with left arm raised in a threatening gesture...
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Original Bronze Pagan Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
29,5 cm high
17,1 cm wide and 14,9 cm deep
With traces of the original lacquer and 24 krt. gilding
Bagan style
Bhumisparsha mudra
Originating from Burma
11-1...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment Wall Bracket from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan, India.
19th century Hindu temple fragment. This antique fragment were elem...
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Indian Anglo Raj Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th century Antique wooden Indian Temple - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Antique wooden Indian Temple holds a captivating history within its design. Crafted from wood, it stands at a height of 75.3 cm with dimensi...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
400 - 600 Year Old Burmese Carved Sandstone Calf Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
400 - 600 year old Burmese carved sandstone sculpture.
Calf standing under the mother. From Buddha temple or Hindu temple in Burma. Untouche...
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
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
Materials
Wood
Architectural European Mounted Carved Wood Fragment, Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of mounted antique architectural carved wood fragment from Europe mounted.
This antique fragment were elements of a section of...
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Indian Anglo Raj Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique 17th C Dehua Blanc de Chine Miniature Chinese Opera Theater figure
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Shunzhi or Kangxi Blanc de Chine Porcelain
Blanc de Chine Statues like these were made in the kilns of Dehua in Fujian province.
These are rare examples!
Provenance: From the co...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Oriental Phallic Lingam Stone
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful antique Sandstone Shiva Lingam from South-East-Asia,
Khmer Period, 12-13 th Century, Thailand-Cambodia Region,
this Hindu magical stone was used as a fertility and well-bei...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
18th Century Chinese Stone Artefact
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This double sided hitching post was used to stall horses for short period of times. They are found throughout China and made during centuries. This hardstone example dates from the 1...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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
Materials
Terracotta
Rare Buddhist Carved Base for a Statue, Edo Period, 17th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and unusual hexagonal Buddhist base for a statue with a recumbent shi-shi (guardian lion dog), gilded and carved with inset glass eyes and painted with mineral pigments.
Most likely the base to a sculpture of Monju Bosatsu...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand carved Chinese wooden horse is a type of centuries-old burial figurine known as míngqì. Depicting the pleasures of daily life, míngqì f...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Silver
18th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue
Material : wood
33,8 cm high
10,1 cm wide and 9,2 cm deep
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Shan (Tai Yai) style
Bhumisparsha mudra
18th century
With insc...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese antique stone god/[Daikokuten]/Stone Buddhas from the Edo period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Do you know what Daikokuten is?
This god in Japan is an old god who has existed since the end of the Muromachi period (16th century) as one of the seven gods who bestow happiness.
He...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
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Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and unusual Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze figure of the Buddha as an infant. The young Prince Siddhartha, who would grow up to become the Buddha, is portrayed standing, one hand pointing to the sky, the other to the ground. He is naked, save for a baby apron...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Prehistoric Stargazer Marble Head
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A small, Prehistoric Anatolian marble head of the kiliya type. Of highly stylized geometric form, the marble head is elliptical, with a faintly defined nos...
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Turkish Prehistoric Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
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