Egyptian scarab with beetle holding solar disk flanked by uraeus-serpents

The large-scale copper charger plate with silver inlay is a truly awe-inspiring work of art. Its grand size and intricate design make it a captivating piece that commands attention a...

Ancient Egyptian Art The Magnificent Collection Formed by M. A. Mansoor, Cairo and Heliopolis Parke-Bernet Galleries January 30 and 31, 1952 Parke-Bernet later became Sotheby's. T...

Han dynasty pottery tomb figure, modelled standing holding a Pitchpork in front of his body, covered in a turquoise-green glaze. These two pieces are believed to have been produced i...

The sculpture captures a moment of serene grace, as the woman delicately holds her hair with her right hand, exuding an air of elegance rarely found in similar works. What makes this piece particularly unique is its unusual coloration: unlike most terracotta figures, which typically exhibit reddish-brown tones, this figure has darkened over time to a striking grey-black-brown hue. This transformation occurred due to centuries of submersion in the mud of the Brantas River, where the natural elements enriched the statue with its distinct coloration (refer to the photos of discoveries during the extraction of other statues, as seen on pages 16-17 of the catalog). Originating from the Trowulan region in East Java, this handmaiden figure is documented on page 161 as figure number 28 in the Majapahit catalog and stands as a rare example of terracotta craftsmanship from this ancient civilization. The piece has been carefully studied and authenticated by Professor Agus Aris Munandar, a distinguished scholar in Indonesian archaeology. Professor Munandar, born in 1959, is currently the professor of Indonesian Archaeology at the University of Indonesia in Jakarta. His extensive research focuses on Hindu-Buddhist archaeology, iconography, and the ancient history of Indonesia and Southeast Asia. He served as a member of the Indonesian team of experts at National Cultural Heritage from 2015 to 2018 and previously held the role of Head of Institute and Research at the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Indonesia. Now the head of the Department of Archaeology at the University of Indonesia, Professor Munandar has authored numerous articles and 19 books, many of which delve into Majapahit culture and artifacts, solidifying his reputation as a leading scholar in the field. This extraordinary figure is accompanied by a preface from Professor Massimo Vidale of the University of Padua, who offers invaluable insights into the significance of Majapahit terracotta...

A bronze Model of a Heron Maiden holding a fish basket Japanese, Meiji Period late 19th century realistically rendered, all finely patinated, Signed Height 18.87 in. (46 cm.)

Japanese bronze animal rat / mouse holding a chestnut with artist sign. Artist signature is on the last photo. Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century Size: Length 14.4 C.M. / Width ...

Antique Burmese wooden standing disciple holding bowl with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the borders of the robe. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size...

An exceptional and rare Bronze Age bangle from ancient Thailand, cast in the form of two stylized serpents facing one another — a motif rich in symbolic meaning across early Southeas...

Antique Burmese wooden disciple holding bowl standing on lotus base with gilded gold. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size excluding stand: Height 48.3 C.M. / Width 12 C....

Antique Burmese wooden seated figure of lady holding lotus. Age: Burma, 18th Century Size: Height 55.4 C.M. / Width 18.5 C.M. / Depth 16.5 C.M. Condition: Some expected degradation ...