Idoma Ido Nigerian Carved Wood Figure Of A Seated Female

A gilt bronze figure of Chakrasamvara and Vajravahari, 17th-18th century Tibet, 18th century. The two in embrace striding in alidhasana atop a lotus base with a beaded edge. He is holding vajra and ghanta and is adorned with a long garland of severed heads and skulls, the face with a third eye below a skull tiara, the hair pulled into a high chignon. She is holding a flaying knife and skull cup...

A large carved wooden purbha sculpture Tibet 15th - 16th Century With the triangular blade issuing from the mouth of a makara, the grip with stylized endless knot, the finial with t...

Circa (618-907 AD) A pottery tomb attendant figure in the form of a woman who is wearing a lengthy robe with a red-painted skirt, her robes are painted ...

Tang Dynasty polychromed fat lady with child in arm. Terracotta, pottery Tang Dynasty (618- 907AD)) Measures: Height: 20.2 inches (51cm) Width: 9.45 inches (24cm) Guaranteed Authentic with COA Condition: Excellent with loss to pinky and wear commensurate of age. This rare and outstanding ceramic court attendant was made during what many consider to be China’s Golden Age, the T’ang Dynasty. It was at this point that China’s outstanding technological and aesthetic achievements opened to external influences, resulting in the introduction of numerous new forms of self-expression, coupled with internal innovation and considerable social freedom. The T’ang dynasty also saw the birth of the printed novel, significant musical and theatrical heritage and many of China’s best-known painters and artists. The T’ang Dynasty took control in 618 AD, when the Li family seized power from the last crumbling remnants of the preceding Sui Dynasty. This political and regal regime was long-lived, and lasted for almost 300 years. The imperial aspirations of the preceding periods and early T’ang leaders led to unprecedented wealth, resulting in considerable socioeconomic stability, the development of trade networks and vast urbanisation for China’s exploding population (estimated at around 50 million people in the 8th century AD). The T’ang rulers took cues from earlier periods, maintaining many of their administrative structures and systems intact. Even when dynastic and governmental institutions withdrew from management of the empire towards the end of the period – their authority undermined by localised rebellions and regional governors known as jiedushi –the systems were so well-established that they continued to operate regardless. The artworks created during this era are among China’s greatest cultural achievements. It was the greatest age for Chinese poetry...

Circa 618-907 ADA mold-formed pottery tomb attendant figure in the form of a woman who is wearing a lengthy robe with a red-painted skirt, upper clothin...

C. 386-534 AD. Chinese Northern Wei Dynasty. A pre Tang Dynasty terracotta brick in a cream-coloured fabric featuring a beautiful depiction of a...

A finely carved significant Yoruba Male Ibeji figure with a tall headdress, expressive eyes, original bead belt and heavy wear and polish from native use. Areas of encrusted camwood ...

Original hand painted carved wood female figure sculpture by Michigan artist Carole Harrison. Studied at Cranbrook 1955. Very nice condition. Dimension...

CELTIC GRANITE CARVED BUST OF A FEMALE FIGURE ORIGIN: FRANCE PERIOD: CELTE Height: 46 cm Length: 28 cm Depth: 16 cm Made of granite The body shapes of this figure are scarce...

A fine Baule female figure. Provenance: The Alexander S. Honig collection of African Art, May 18, 1993, Lot: 78, Sotheby's New York.

Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This fema...

Figure seated on rock work wearing a crown.