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Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Fine Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tang dynasty pottery statue of standing horse with removable saddle, Tang dynasty 618-907, come with Oxford authentication TL test certificate. Oxford test num...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
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Terracotta
$6,800 Sale Price
30% Off
Chinese Rare Large Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare handsome Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of mutton fat yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green ...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Horses, TL Tested,
386 AD-535 AD
Located in Miami, FL
A massive pottery pair of horses standing on all fours and striding with its right hoof forward. Extended snout ends in parted lips showing teeth beneath in a braying attitude. Low relief bridle on face and well defined eyes. Raised mane down back of the neck
A fantastic example of the Wei dynasty horses.
Large, exquisite walking Ferghana horses with great attention paid to anatomical detail were the choice of the wealthy. The horse was second only in importance to the dragon. It was supposed to possess magical powers which the early Chinese were eager to explore. It would be the horse that would carry the deceased to the next life and it would be the amount of horses that an individual owned that would guarantee his ongoing status in the hereafter.
Thermoluminescence certificate from Madrid Labs included.
In southern China, people turned to Daoism, and mingqi, as well as above-ground sculptures, became ever more infused with animal iconography and energized with dynamic lines.
The north of China was eventually united by nomadic Tuoba invaders who founded the Northern Wei dynasty...
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Gupta Empire Torso of Vishnu
Located in Chicago, IL
A mesmerizing Gupta Empire (mid-3rd century BCE - 543 AD) mounted terracotta torso of a standing Vishnu. Vishnu is the preserver god, which means he p...
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Bangladeshi Hellenistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
$18,500
Chinese Ancient Hongshan Culture Pregnant Female Fertility Sculpture 4700-2900BC
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a fine archaic conjoined bust sculpture of a male and female hand carved from a granular medium to dark gray stone. Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (circa 4700-2900 BC)
Likely a fertility - progeny sculpture. Please note the pecked surfaces and the stone carved hair line particularly on the back head area.
Quality: Fine original condition, no repairs, as collected. Dark varied patina from appropriate age.
This is likely a unique carving.
Dimensions: 12.25 inches tall and 4.25 inches width.
About Hongshan Culture:
The Hongshan culture was a Neolithic culture in northeastern China. Hongshan sites have been found in an area stretching from Inner Mongolia to Liaoning, and dated from about 4700-2900 BC. The culture is named after Hongshanhou, a site in Hongshan District, Chifeng. The Hongshanhou site was discovered by the Japanese archaeologist Torii Ryuzo in 1908 and extensively excavated in 1935 by Kosaku Hamada and Mizuno Seiichi.
Provenance:
Our private collection and accompanied by our Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Originally collected in the area of Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia.
In addition, our Hongshan stone effigy...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Khmer Bronze Buddhist Triad, Style of the Bayon, 12th-13th Century, Cambodia
Located in Austin, TX
An important Khmer bronze Buddhist triad group featuring an image of the Buddha sheltered by a naga, and flanked by the bodhisattvas Avalokiteshvara and Prajnaparamita, Angkor Period, Style of the Bayon, late 12th-early 13th century, Cambodia.
This triad represents one of the most important images in Khmer art...
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Cambodian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stone object.
This stone object has a beautiful black and beige gradation.
An art object that gives you a sense of wabi-s...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Cache Ancient Heavenly Green Jade Bi , 94 pieces
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a guaranteed authentic ancient Chinese jade bi cache of ninety four (94) discs from the Qijia culture, Northwestern China, circa 3000-2000 BCE.
Including Our Certificate of ...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Ancient Ghandaran Green Schist Sculpture of the Buddha on a Wooden Plinth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine ancient Ghandaran sculpture of the Buddha.
In green schist.
Depicting the Buddha carved in a standing position with his hands together, possibly in walking meditation or pra...
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Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Schist
Khmer Carved Sandstone Male Deity, Style of the Baphoun, 11th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful carved sandstone sculpture of an unidentified male deity, Khmer, Angkor Period, style of the Baphuon, 11th century.
The smil...
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Cambodian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Ancient Gandharan Miniature Stucco Bust of the Buddha, ca. 5th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine ancient stucco bust on a plinth.
In the form of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama.
Mounted on a black wooden plinth.
Retaining an old Stair Galleries auction label and collect...
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Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta, Stucco
Collection of Three Indian Sandstone Carved Heads of Deities
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of three carved sandstone heads on wood display stands from Northern India Rajasthan or
Madhya Pradesh, circa 11-12th century. Fragmented from large whole-body statue, these red sandstone heads exhibit very fine carving, typical of Northern Indian Art during the medieval time. Two males and one female, they represent heavenly deities Yakshas and Yakshini. Their facial features were detailed with large almond-shape eyes under thin arched eyebrows. The males have characteristic facial hairs including curvy moustaches and tightly combed beard, both finely carved, and the female wears large spoke loop earrings. They all don fantastical hairstyles with serpent-like spiral locks and some with elaborate knots on top and above the sideburns.
These deities are likely celestial musicians. A pair of full-body statues (lot 70) were offered for sale in Christie's Indian and Southeast Asian Art...
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Indian Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
China 618-907 AD Tang Dynasty Pair Of Polychromate Earth Spirits Zhenmushou
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Earths Spirits "Zhenmushou" from the China Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD.
A beautiful and rare pair of "Earths Spirits guardians" from the Yunnan province region in the ancient China. This was created in clay earthenware pottery during the Tang Dynasty period between 618 and 907 AD. Featuring the molded figures of two seated guardians with decorations with polychrome pigmentations. The figures are seated on their haunches with cloven hooves planted firmly on the base looking forward with their front legs in a straight position. Both with face and body alert expressions on a rectangular base.
Earth spirits usually appear in pairs, one with a human head and the other with a lion head. Their supernatural powers, indicated by antlers, spiky flanges and flames, enable them to confront evil spirits and protect any precincts within their gaze. Have been believed to protect the living by keeping the spirits of the dead from inappropriately roaming the world outside the tomb.
Zhenmushou or guardian deities, developed from a line of protective spirits found normally in pairs at the front of Tang dynasty tombs. They served both to protect the figure from untoward spirits, and the outside world from the roving spirit of the dead. Combining features from a number of animals to form the perfect mythic beast, these mythical creatures were perceived to be the ideal guardians of the dead
The semi human faced figure has a measures of 11.25 by 4.5 by 5.75 inches (28.57 x 11.43 x 14.60 Cm).
The mythological lion animal figure has a measures of 10 by 5 by 5.8 inches (24.5 x 12.7 x 14.73 Cm).
Tang dynasty or Tang Empire, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907, with an interregnum between 690 and 705. It was preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Tend Kingdoms period. Historians generally regard the Tang as a high point in Chinese civilization, and a the golden age of cosmopolitan culture. Tang territory, acquired through the military campaigns of its early rulers, rivaled that of the Han dynasty.
The Li family founded the dynasty, seizing power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire and inaugurating a period of progress and stability in the first half of the dynasty's rule. The dynasty was formally interrupted during 690–705 when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, proclaiming the Wu Zhou dynasty...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
$4,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
14th century Tibetan gilt and lacquered Śākyamuni Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The early antique bronze Thai Buddha statue is a captivating and historically significant artifact originating from Tibet. Crafted from bronze, this statue stands at 13.1 cm in height and measures 9.9 cm in width and 6.5 cm in depth.
Dating back to the 14th century, this Buddha statue holds deep historical and cultural importance, representing the artistic and spiritual heritage of Tibet. The depiction of the Buddha in the Bhumisparsha mudra, symbolizing the moment of enlightenment, adds to its profound symbolism.
With a weight of 493 grams, this statue is a cherished and valued piece. Originating from Tibet, it carries the essence of Tibet craftsmanship and Buddhist devotion. It provides a glimpse into the artistic styles of that era.
This Buddha statue serves as a powerful representation of wisdom and serenity, making it a cherished centerpiece for collectors, practitioners, or anyone seeking a connection to the rich spiritual heritage of Tibet. Its historical context, intricate details, and distinct influences contribute to its exceptional value and significance, capturing the essence of a bygone era and the enduring presence of Buddha's teachings.
Material : bronze
13,1 cm high
9,9 cm wide and 6,5 cm deep
With Turquoise inlaid
Bhumisparsha mudra
14th century
Probably the most special Tibetan statue...
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Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Indian Stone Relief Ganesha, 10th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Mystical and alluring, this stone relief carving from North India depicts the Hindu god Ganesha. Attributed to the 10th century or later, the palm-sized icon is chiseled from dark st...
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Indian Primitive Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Massive Chinese Han Dynasty Sichuan Terracotta Pottery Horse, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A massive Chinese Han dynasty Sichuan terracotta pottery figure of a horse
Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)
Powerfully modelled in a pose of alert attention, its strong neck and head pois...
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
$58,000 Sale Price
31% Off
Stone Buddha Head Chinese Qi Dynasty on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved out of a single block of grayish brown stone (likely granite type), this Buddha head represents Northern Qi style in China (550-577AD) and likely of the period. The Northern Q...
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Chinese Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
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 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
$31,988 Sale Price
20% Off
Unusual Tang Dynasty Persian Horse Rider Statue, Silk Road Trader, TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine and unusual statue of standing horse with a Persian rider. Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) Silk Road trader from Persia, comes with Oxford authenticati...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
$6,200 Sale Price
20% Off
11C Ambika Buff Sandstone Western India
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 11th century, namely, a 11C Ambika Buff Sandstone Western India carving.
From Western India.
...
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Indian Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
$17,600 Sale Price
28% Off
Han Dynasty Horse and Rider
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Han Equestrian
This equestrian represents the standard of Western Han equestrian found in Yang Jiawan of Xian. The technique of making includes molding, engraving and cold painting....
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
$1,000 Sale Price
66% Off
Japanese Terracotta Clay Haniwa Funerary Dancing Sculpture Figure 6th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful antique/ancient terracotta clay made Japanese ritual burial funeray full body Haniwa dancing sculpture. These large (some were life sized) hollow figures were made for t...
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Japanese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Earthenware, Terracotta
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 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Large Standing Goddess, Volcanic Stone, 13th Century.
Located in PARIS, FR
Large standing goddess holding various attributes with her six arms resting on a recumbent buffalo, accompanied by a worshipper.
Height 72 cm.
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Javanese Medieval Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$18,395 / item
Ancient Thai Burmese Southeast Asia Temple Goddess Deity Wood Statue Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Fine ancient Thailand. deity temple buddha hand carved wood statue/sculpture fragment. Wonderful shape and form. Has wear from age but displays...
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Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ancient Hongshan Culture Stone Sculpture, 4700-2900 BC
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a fine archaic human effigy hand-carved from a granular medium to dark gray volcanic stone with six (6) "V" sections carved front. Neolithic period, Hongshan culture...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$6,800 Sale Price
54% Off
Large Sculpture Museal Stone Gandhara
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/222 - Museal stone high relief Gandhara from India (actual Nord Pakistan): a very rare piece , mounted on a robust iron base. Ask Your architect where ...
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Indian Agra Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$3,133 Sale Price
44% Off
Antique Granite Statue from Jain Temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Granite
Material: wood
51,5 cm high
21,5 cm wide and 13,5 cm deep
Weight: 11.3 kgs
The height is measured including the stand. Just the granite figure is 39 cm high
...
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Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Tang Dynasty Terracotta Pottery Statue of Civil Officer, Oxford TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant and superbly sculpted pottery statue of standing civil official, Tang dynasty 618-907, come with oxford authentication TL test certificate. Oxford TL Test...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
$6,500 Sale Price
31% Off
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Earthenware Horse Sculpture Míngqì Tomb Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce 600 year old (approx) Chinese pottery Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) large glazed earthenware míngqì tomb figure, modeled as horse sculpture with saddle, stirrups, and integral ba...
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Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware
14thC Tibetan Book Cover. Superb example- Unique Early Tibet Relic
Located in Ukiah, CA
14thC Tibetan Book Cover. Superb example. Evidence of likely having been turned into a shelf or other piece of furniture during the Cultural Revolution to hide it from being destroye...
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Tibetan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Monumental Han Dynasty Terracotta Horse - TL Tested - China,
206 BC–220 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A massive pottery horse with separately made head and tail, standing on all fours and striding with its right hoof forward. Extended snout ends in parted lips showing teeth beneath i...
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
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 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Superb 13th Century Thai Buddha, 10077
Located in Ukiah, CA
A superb 13th-century Thai Buddha in the transitional Lopburi style, marking the evolution from Khmer to early Thai Buddhist art. This rare and delicately...
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Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Ancient Gandharan Stucco on Terracotta Figural Buddha/Bodhisattva Bust
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine ancient figural bust.
In stucco on terracotta.
In the form of the Buddha or a bodhisattva (possibly Avalokiteśvara/Guanyin).
With remnants of inlaid colored glass elements ...
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Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta, Stucco
Bronze 10-11thC Cambodian Khmer Era Guardian Figure.
Located in Ukiah, CA
Large Well cast bronze 10-11thC Cambodian Khmer Era Guardian Figure. The dating may be a century or two earlier or later, but this is a large, Angkor Wat period piece. Wear as seen...
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Cambodian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Refine Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Attendants and a Sedan Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of very refined green glazed attendants and one sedan chair, each with benevolent facial expression, beautiful colors and lines, Ming dynasty 1368-1644. Three glazed attendants...
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Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
$3,500 Sale Price / set
27% Off
Chinese Stoneware Tomb Figure Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese molded stoneware figure on a custom display stand likely from Han Dynasty (202BC-220AD). These pottery figures were used as part of tomb accouterment for the burial practic...
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Chinese Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Stone Fertility Sculpture, 4700-2900 BC
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a fine archaic male effigy hand carved from a granular medium to dark gray stone. Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (circa 4700-2900 BC)
Likely a fertility fetish. Note the pecked surfaces and the stone carved hair line top knot.
Quality: Fine original condition, no repairs, as collected. Dark varied patina from appropriate age.
Dimensions: 13.5 inches tall and 6 inches width.
About Hongshan Culture:
The Hongshan culture was a Neolithic culture in northeastern China. Hongshan sites have been found in an area stretching from Inner Mongolia to Liaoning, and dated from about 4700-2900 BC. The culture is named after Hongshanhou, a site in Hongshan District, Chifeng. The Hongshanhou site was discovered by the Japanese archaeologist Torii Ryuzo in 1908 and extensively excavated in 1935 by Kosaku Hamada and Mizuno Seiichi.
Provenance:
Our private collection and accompanied by our Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Originally collected in the area of Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia.
In addition, our Hongshan stone effigy...
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Sculpted Terracotta Gandhara Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lifesize terracotta head in Gandhara style. Based on the style, it is likely from Kushan period Northern India, circa 4th-6th century. The expres...
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Indian Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Pair of Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Tomb Guardians, Zhenmushou, 7th-8th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and powerful pair of Chinese Tang Dynasty three-color (sancai) glazed zhenmushou, tomb guardian figures, late 7th or early 8th century. TL t...
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Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware
Gandharan Stucco Head of a Bodhisattva, 3rd-5th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Stucco head of a Bodhisattva, Gandhara, 3rd - 5th century AD. Mounted on a custom made brass base.
12 inches high ( head alone 8.2 in ) 5.5 wide 5 deep
Provanance: Ex Sotheby's, old...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stucco
10-12th century Antique sandstone Jain fragment from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique sandstone Jain fragment, originating from India, dates back to the 10th-12th century and stands at a height of 70 cm. Crafted from sandstone, this striking piece features a depiction of a sitting tīrthaṅkara within a miniature shrine, flanked by two standing naked yakṣas. These elements indicate its association with the Digambara sect, one of the major schools of Jainism, which emphasizes renunciation and asceticism.
The detailed sculptural style reflects the artistry and devotion characteristic of Jain art...
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Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Ancient China Monumental Stone Ram Han Dynasty, 206BC-220AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a large votive model of a stone ram, Han dynasty (206BC-220AD)
Dimensions: 45cm, 18 inches high and 65cm, 26 inches length and 25cm, 10 inches wi...
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$17,600 Sale Price
54% Off
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 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
6-8th century Old Important antique bronze Pyu Buddha statue from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This important antique bronze Pyu Buddha statue, standing at a height of 13.5 cm, exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of the Pyu period in 6th to 8th ce...
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Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Important Chinese Ancient Bronze Money Tree, 25BC-220AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, Ancient Bronze “Money Tree” Yaoqian Shu with original pottery base, Han dynasty (25 BCE – 220 CE)
Dimensions: 155cm, 62 inches high
A sculpted terracotta pottery base in the form of a tortoise with attendants and inserted with five individual bronze pole segments with twenty four individual hanging bronze open work money “branches” attached in tiers, four per tier and topped with a figure of a bronze phoenix as apex most bearing varying degrees of malachite and azurite encrustation from ancient burial.
Important Description Details:
Pottery "tortoise" base: 14.5" high and 11" wide
Bronze sections:
7pcs pole bronze sections approximately 8" length each
1pc top "phoenix" bronze section approximately 7" high and 6" wide
20 pcs long bronze hanging wings approximately 10" long and 5" wide each
4 pcs short bronze hanging wings (near top) approximately 7" long and 4" wide each
Total 32 pcs with ancient green and blue azurite patina.
Catalog reference: Schneible Fine arts catalog - 35 Years Collecting Treasures- Number 11p. 28 (see photos)
Provenance: Provenance: Private family collection formerly exhibited “Asia Week” New York City, Fuller Building, Zabriskie Gallery, 2008.
History of money trees:
In the late Han Dynasty tombs...
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$100,000 Sale Price
33% Off
Very special - large antique wooden Bagan Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
199 cm high
43 cm wide and 30 cm deep
The height is measured including the 7,5 cm high base
Bagan style
Originating from Burma
13-14th century - original from the Bag...
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Burmese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
China 549-577 AD Northern Qi Dynasty Ancient Caparisoned Horse in Earthenware
Located in Miami, FL
Extremely rare Chinese pottery caparisoned horse from the Northern Qi region.
A beautiful large 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 looking forward 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. Decorated with dotted and circles patterns.
The surface is treated with applications of natural color pigments such; red, white and others.
Has a measurements of 435 mm by 319 mm by 243 mm (17.10 x 12.55 x 9.55 Inches) (43.5 x 31.9 x 24.3 Cm).
Northern Qi, was the successor state of the Chinese Xianbei state of Eastern Wei...
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Chinese Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Earthenware, Clay, Paint
$30,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Ming Dynasty Very Rare Wooden Bust of Lohan
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very serene depiction of a Lohan carved in wood, eroded with the pass of time. Lohan is the Chinese term, derived from the Sanskrit word Arhan, for a disciple or follower of Buddha w...
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Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
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:
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Thai Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Important Ancient Chinese Effigy Pug Dog, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a carving of a canine “Pug”, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 CE
Dimensions: 38 cm, 15” High
Photographs taken indoors and out of doors for your viewing pleasure.
The hand carved limestone beast shown on its haunches with naturalistic joyful expression and a well defined compact head, ears, noes, eyes, feet, and tail parted to one side on reverse with distinctive collar ornament seated four square on a thick base all-over showing a weathered surface from significant age.
Formerly exhibited “Asia Week” New York City, Fuller Building, Hutton Gallery 2006.
Provenance: ex collection luoyang, Henan Province, China.
Includes custom display base as shown
Catalog reference: 35 years collecting 35 treasures, Number 35, p.76 (photo)
In ancient China, it is a well-known fact that several types of small dogs were bred and were favored pet gifts between emperors and kings including Lion Dogs, Pekingese and Lo-sze breeds. Some Lo-sze are pictured wearing collars with bells a frequent combination fancied by European royalty of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Lo-sze or pugs were prized for their compact body, good bones, flat face, square jaw, short coat, curled tail, side set back ears, and temperate disposition.
History:
Placing stone animals in important tombs can be traced back at least to the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BCE), some two thousand years ago. In ancient times, stone animals and human figures placed before imperial tombs symbolized royal power and privilege in addition to decorative functions.
The first Ming tomb...
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Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
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Magnificent Limestone Torso of Buddha
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Ancient Stone Male Figure, 206 BC-220 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a rare hand carved stone male figure from the Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE).
Dimensions: 16 inches tall on its custom stand and and 6 inches wide
Condition: old patina wi...
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Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
$2,800 Sale Price
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Located in Austin, TX
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The exterior of the manuscript cover exuberantly carved with ...
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Nepalese Tibetan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fine Tang Dynasty Ox Cart Pottery Statue, TL Tested
Located in Greenwich, CT
An unusual pottery statue of ox and cart on plexi stand, Tang dynasty 618-907, comes with Oxford authentication TL test certificate. Oxford TL test sample ...
Category
Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
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Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Attendant Figurine
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery attendant figurine.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 22 C.M. / Width 12 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall.
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Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
$1,800 Sale Price
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Early Korean bronze Buddha. Solid cast early type. 10378
Located in Ukiah, CA
A remarkable early Korean bronze Buddha, though this iconic style was occasionally emulated in later centuries. Careful examination of the wear, patina, underside, and casting techni...
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Korean Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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