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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Ancient Gandharan Stucco Small Bust of the Buddha or Bodhisattva
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).
Mounted on a black wooden plinth.
Simply a won...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta, Stucco
Japanese Standing Gilt Buddha, Amida Nyorai, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Japanese carved hinoki and gilt lacquered standing figure of Amida Nyorai, Amitabha Buddha, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan.
The spectacular fully gold gilt figure of A...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rock Crystal
Antique Large Carved Wooden Head "Image of Kuan Ti", China. 18th century.
Located in Norton, MA
Large carved wooden head. China. 18th/19th century. Image of Kuan Ti. Surface lacquered in red and gold floral scrolling. 14.5 " H x 13" W x 9" D.
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Asian Cast Bronze Buddha Head Fragment Bust Sculpture Thai, 18th Century
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Antique Asian and extremely detailed cast bronze fragment of the head of Buddha, dating from the 18 century and presumably having Thai or Tibetan origins. The sculpture fragment is s...
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Thai Tibetan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Ancient Gandharan Miniature Stucco Bust of a Man, ca. 5th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine ancient stucco bust on a plinth.
In the form of the mustachioed man with a (partial) laurel on his head.
Mounted on a brown wooden plinth.
Retaining an old Stair Galleries ...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stucco
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
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot, 18th/Early 19th Century with Wood Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot from 18th to the early 19th Century with wood stand.
An amazing sophisticated design a...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
15-18thC Sri Lankan Divided Kingdom/Kandy Bronze-Very Special Buddha, 10293
Located in Ukiah, CA
A rare and exceptional 15th–18th century Sri Lankan Standing Bronze Buddha from the Divided Kingdom Period. This finely cast figure exhibits a beautiful surface glow and a soft, aged patina that enhances its serene presence. Larger and of far higher quality than most surviving examples from this era, it stands apart from the more common later Kandy style Buddhas, which feature rounder faces and rippled robes. The sculpture is notably heavy for its size, reflecting the density and quality of the bronze used. Unlike many Sri Lankan Buddhas...
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Sri Lankan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Buddha Head – Thailand, Sukhothai or Ayutthaya Kingdom, 16th–17th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Bronze Buddha head resting on a wooden base. The surface has a beautiful dark, nuanced patina, a testament to its age.
The peaceful face, with half-closed eyes and a slight inner sm...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Collection Eighteen Luohan Disciples, 18th-19th Century
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An extremely rare bronze collection of the eighteen (Archats) Luohan Disciples as adorned in Chinese Buddhist culture. The figures are exceptionally well made and represent the Luoha...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chimera (Pixiu) Terracotta Mythological Being - Tang Dynasty, China
618-907 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent Mythological Being "Chimera" with Human Face and Flaming Rays Halo. Orange Terracotta with Traces of Stucco and Painting.
This creature is commonly known as Pixiu. Fierc...
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
China Ancient Stone Entertainer, Han Dynasty 200 AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
China an ancient limestone figure of an Entertainer replete with hands holding tambourines and a top a drum, -for the afterlife- , Han dynasty 206 BC...
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Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Limestone
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
400-600 Year Old Burmese Sandstone Stupa Pagoda Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare stupa sculpture, 400-600 years old, carved in sandstone. In original untouched, well-preserved condition. From Arakan in Burma.
Typical stupa construction with square base, hemispherical dome and conical spire.
At the base a portal door...
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Maharaja Granite Torso
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Maharaja granite torso with dagger and offerings, bell chain and dhotti.
Category
Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
$18,750
Antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue is a stunning 18th-century example of Mandalay-style craftsmanship, depicting the Buddha in serene Dhyana mudra. Carved from solid wood and ...
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Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
16th century - Chiang Sean period Antique 16th century bronze Thai Buddha statue
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique 16th-century bronze Thai Buddha statue is an exceptional example of sacred art from the Chiang Sean period, renowned for its refined proportions and serene spiritual pre...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
18th century Burmese Carved Teak Panel – Scene from the Life of the Buddha
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This intricately carved teak panel depicts a scene from the life of the Buddha, likely part of a narrative sequence once adorning the interior of a Burmese temple. The composition fe...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Eastern Han Dynasty Terracotta Barn Workshop, China
206BC - 220AD
Ex-Museum
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Slab pottery constructed barn workshop having a peaked roof – open walled form with a mechanical pounder and a large round covered storage container. Light blue-green mottled glazed surface with some iridescence patina to the glaze.
Condition: Intact, excellent condition, an unusual example.
Provenance: The Living Torah Museum, Brooklyn; ex. Sands of Time, 2002.
Sculptural effigies of domesticated animals were often interred in the tombs of nobility and elite members of the social hierarchy. Models like this one were made to represent everything from simple goat or pig pens to the most elaborate towers and palaces. Because very few ancient Chinese buildings have survived intact, these models, along with descriptions from ancient texts, give a good representation of what the buildings might have looked like.
This fantastic piece is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
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. For the first time in Chinese history, we have images of rural and daily life during the Han in the form of contemporary...
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Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Terracotta Statue Tomb Figure East Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese terracotta tomb figure (Ni Yong) from East Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), likely from the area of nowadays Sichuan. It depicts a horse groomer with tool and harness in hand. Dres...
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Chinese Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay
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
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
2nd Century Indian Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning little piece of Southeast Asian Indian Antiquity, namely, a Double-sided 2nd Century Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman.
From India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura.
This piece has impeccable Provenance !
It was purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Christie’s New York Auction on 31st March 2005. Sale Number 1492, Lot No. 43.
Christie’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September.
The sculpture was described as “Property of a European Estate. A Double-sided Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman. India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, Circa 2nd Century.”
“Both sides similarly depicting the lower body with a flared sash at left and remains of chained belt: marked with an accession number 1931 on reverse. 8 in (29.2 cm.) high”
Provenance: Collection of Prince and Princess Aschwin zur Lippe-Biesterfeld, acquired on 1958?.
It carried an Auction estimate of USD 3,000 to USD 5,000 and Sold for USD 2,880 (not including Buyers Premium).
Allowing for inflation alone this would be over $6,300 in today’s value.
It has substantially increased in value over the years as a RARE piece from a prestigious Collection and a RARE piece of antique Asian antiquity...
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Indian Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
A cast iron bell, when struck with a wooden beam, announced the time of day to villagers. This monumental example is covered in relief casts of chrysant...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Remarkable 17thC or earlier Tibetan Buddhist Portrait-Special! 8499
Located in Ukiah, CA
Remarkable 17thC or earlier Tibetan Buddhist Portrait Statue of a Monk in copper. I recently came across the same historical figure in a high-end auction catalogue in the same size. ...
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Tibetan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
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
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. The piece 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
Materials
Bronze
Architectural Carved Wood Temple Fragment Wall Bracket from India
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
18th century Special antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This special antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue is an exceptional 18th-century masterpiece crafted in the Amarapura style from Burma (Myanmar). Made of fine bronze, the statue meas...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Pair Sancai Glazed Mounted Foo Dogs Incense Holder
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair Chinese Qing sancai glazed pottery dog of Foo incense holder figures dating from the 18/19th century. The figures stand raised on hollow rectangular pierced pedestal altar shaped bases with a draped cloth to the front and back. The figures are well detailed and are modeled, one resting a paw on a ball and the other with a puppy dog. The dogs have their customary open mouths revealing teeth with pierced nostrils and bulging black eyes. The figures support a tall column formed incense stick holder...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
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
Materials
Bronze
$5,220 Sale Price
20% Off
Very fine 14thC Classic Thai Sukhothai Buddha head-Special Smile 9730
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very fine 14th-century Classic Thai Sukhothai Buddha head. Near life-size at 8" tall and 12.25" on its custom base. High-end type is typically sculpted and cast in the royal foundrie...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of a Seated Temple Monk, Edo Period
Located in Studio City, CA
This is truly a wonderful piece with clear age and a nice patina to it. Very unique. We have not seen another quite like it. The monk appears to have glass eyes which gives his expression a very humanistic feel. The head is removable (please see the last image).
From a collection of Japanese arts and artifacts. Most likely dates back to the Edo period.
Would make for a nice addition to any Japanese or Asian artifacts...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Carved Village Buddha Enku Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A carved wood buddha with lacquered surface in the style of Erku (1632–1695), a monk from Edo period who was famous for hand-carving Buddha statues in a primitive style. From a single wood block of what appears to be cedar, the standing buddha was carved in an unpolished manner with exposed knife strokes that effectively depicted a subtly smiling face and the folding of the cascading robes. The rustic style is full of Mingei charm being a great example of Japanese Buddhism...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ancient Majapahit Temple Stone Block from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Worn by time and whispering centuries of forgotten devotion, this weathered block of stone once stood proudly as part of a sacred Majapahit temple in the heart of Java. Carved in the...
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Indonesian Empire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
5-7thC Thai Mon Buddha- Of the Earliest S.E.Asian Bronze Buddha Types-Very Large
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very early Southeast Asian Mon Buddha — probably 6th century. Extremely rare to find in such a large size (the full figure would have stood over 18 inches tall, which was enormous fo...
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Thai Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Ancient Majapahit Temple Stone Block from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Worn by time and whispering centuries of forgotten devotion, this weathered block of stone once stood proudly as part of a sacred Majapahit temple in the heart of Java. Carved in the...
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Indonesian Empire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Korean Bronze Buddha- Large and very special early Buddha. Good Age
Located in Ukiah, CA
6-9th Century Silla Dynasty style Korean Buddha-Looks to have a very good age, but not a period piece. Extremely large at 16.5 in tall. Superb face. Kore...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$52,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Rare Early Korean Buddhist Boy Attendant Figure Dongja Joseon Dyasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean statue of Dongja made from clay/stucco with wood core and painted with polychrome colors circa 18th century of the Joseon Dynasty. The statue is nicely presented on a custom...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Wood, Stucco
Antique Bronze Laos Buddha Statue from Laos
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: bronze
Measures: 26, 8 cm high
15,1 cm wide and 10,2 cm deep.
weight: 1.647 kgs.
Bhumisparsha mudra.
Originating from Laos.
17th Century
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Laotian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Painted Stucco Head of a Luohan, Song Dynasty, 11th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A remarkable Chinese life sized painted stucco head of a luohan, Song, Liao or Jin Dynasty, circa 11th century, China.
The amazingly life-like figure depicts a luohan (sometime spelled lohan), also known as an arhat, one of the original disciples of the Buddha. The elderly man has been molded in stucco with inset glass eyes and painted with idealized, if slightly exaggerated features.
The unidentified luohan sports a bald, or perhaps shaved, domed head above a bulging forehead, symbolizing his vast wisdom. The wrinkles in his furrowed brow, and creases around his eyes add to his realism. The learned man stares out wisely from deep set, heavily lidded inlaid glass eyes that catch the light.
The luohan has high cheekbones and a prominent jawline. His lips full and pursed as if about to speak. The corners of his mouth turned up ever so slightly in a faint smile, causing his gaunt cheeks to dimple charismatically. A series of dots above the upper lip indicate he may originally have sported a mustache of real hair.
This life sized head with extremely realistic features fits into a very narrow time frame of Chinese Buddhist art. Perhaps the most recognized group of large, finely molded Chinese luohan...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Stucco
Arakanese Gilt Lacquered Bronze Mahakyain phara (Royal Oath) Buddha Image
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Arakanese Gilt Lacquered Bronze Mahakyain phara (Royal Oath) Buddha Image, a seated figure depicted in the bhumisparsa (earth touching) mudra, with small “fruit” in left hand, a maje...
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Qing Dynasty Chinese Sancai Temple Guardian Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A large antique Chinese glazed Sancai pottery temple guardian figure, designed to ward off evil spirits and protect the owners tumb. Hand crafted, excep...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
1st Century BC Group of 4 Terracotta Animals from Indus Valley
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Southeast Asian Antiquity, namely, a Group of 4 Terracotta Animals from the First Century B.C to First Century A.D.
These pieces has impeccable Provenance!
They were purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Christie’s New York Auction on 16th September 2008. Sale Number 2024, Lot No. 360.
Christie’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September.
The Auction was titled: “Indian and Southeast Asian Art”.
The sculptures were described as: “ Lot 360 = Property from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim – A group of four terracotta animals – Indus Valley, Shunga Period...
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Indian Archaistic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
3rd Century Indian Red Sandstone Elephant Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Indian Antiquity namely, a 3rd Century Red Sandstone Elephant carving.
From Central India.
The piece was purchased by a ...
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Indian Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
A Stucco Torso of the Buddha, Gandhara, 4th-5th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Indian Antiquity from circa the 4th-5th Century, namely, A Stucco Torso of the Buddha, Gandhara.
Ancient Gandhara is located in the rugged foothills of the Himalayas in what is today northwest Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan, was for centuries a thriving center of trade along the Silk Road linking China, South Asia, and the Mediterranean.
The piece was purchased by a Private Collector at Sotheby’s, or more probably, Christies of New York Auction pre-2000. The paper label on the wooden base is “7281/465” for Sale Number 7281, Lot No. 465.
Sotheby’s and Christies operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September.
The Sale Number is more like a ‘Christies;’ Sale Number but we cannot locate any records for this sale online as it was pre-2004.
The sculpture is a Gandharan stucco headless bust...
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Afghan Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stucco
Antique 17th century bronze Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique 17th-century bronze Burmese Buddha statue is a remarkable example of Nyang Yan period artistry from Burma (Myanmar), dating to the late 17th / early 18th century. Crafte...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ancient Hand Carved Wood Lion Guardian
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Chinese hand carved and hand painted wooden effigy of a fantastic Bixie dating to before Song dynasty 1279 AD.
Please enjoy the beautiful remnants of its aged original swirling painted surfaces. It has been traditionally carved and assembled in three sections. The tail may be a later replacement.
Period: Song dynasty
Dimensions: 6 inches high and 15 inches wide
About Bixie
The “bixie” is a mythological creature commonly thought to be able to ward off evil forces with its magical powers. In fact, its name means “to ward off evil” in Chinese. In the Han dynasty, “bixie” were commonly represented as winged, four-legged beasts, a form that was probably transmitted from Western Asia.
Provenance:
This is from a private collection and were acquired by us along with a larger wooden horse...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,200 Sale Price
50% Off
Small Burmese Shan Tai Yai Bronze Buddha, 18th Century, Burma
Located in Austin, TX
A decidedly charming small cast bronze figure of the Buddha, 18th century, Shan Tai Yai peoples, Burma (Myanmar).
The small image of the Buddha is portraye...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image, wood, lacquer and gold leaf, Konbaung Empire (1752-1885)
A crowned style that displays Northern Thai iconography merged with the aesthetic of Burmese rule in the region. The figure is depicted in the popular Theravada seated position of padmasana, (interlocking legs position) and the hand mudra in bhumisparsa (earth touching) wherein the feet are souls up, the fingers of the right hand extend beyond the right shin and the left hand palm up resting above the lap. Remnants of the leaf-like kirita crown remain. The image is dressed in Burmese royal costume with thayo rolled lacquer relief decoration modeled into cuffs, epaulettes, knee pads and a detailed “U” shaped necklace covering the chest. There is also a lappet of clothing between the legs draping down toward the base. The figure is seated upon a tall and waisted throne pedestal having rows of lotus petal grooves on the diagonal portions . The base and body are carved from one solid piece of hard wood. All covered in black lacquer with thayo lacquer details, red pigment for the lips and gold leaf overall.
The Jambupati style Buddha illustrates the tale of the Buddha’s life when he came across the arrogant King Jambupati, a king who terrorized his subjects and who lacked humility and compassion for his people. The Buddha on meeting the King asked that he forsake his evil ways and instead practice kindness to his fellow man. Ignoring the Buddha’s request, the King continued to terrorize the people. The Buddha then in his efforts to change the King of his evil ways, one day magically appeared to him in resplendent royal attire. King Jambupati was in awe of the Buddha’s appearance prostrated himself in obeisance and from that day onward accepted the Buddhist precepts. In Southeast Asian countries like Burma, where rulers have very high if not semi-divine status, tales of this type, reinforced the need for the leader to worship the Buddha, the King of Kings.
Condition: Heavy deterioration of the underside of the base as well as the interior portion of the crown, other losses include crown flanges, the crown spire, earrings, the tip of the left thumb, one base corner edge, rolled lacquer losses and general wear of the gold leaf surface, all commensurate with age and wear.
Measuring: 22.25 in. high x 8.75 in. wide x 7.75 in. deep(56.5cm x 22.2cm x 29.7cm).
Weight: 10.8 lbs.
Age: Late 18th century.
Provenance: Lark...
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Small Thai Seated Bronze Buddha Maravijaya, Ayutthaya, 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A small Thai cast seated bronze figure of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni, Northern Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 16th century.
This sculpture captures the m...
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Thai Tribal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Sandstone Carving of Two Demons Riding on Elephants
Located in Kastrup, DK
500-600 year old sandstone carving. The sculpture is depicting 'Two demons riding on elephants'.
From Buddha pagoda / temple in Arakan, Burma, 1400-1500.
Untouched and in original condition with great patina. Mounted on light sandstone plinth...
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Japanese Rosoku-tate or Shokudai (candle stand)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Rosoku-tate or Shokudai (candle stand) a lathe turned wood in a slender baluster form with attached concave circular base and broad circular wood candle base tapering down ...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Architectural Carved Wood Temple Truss from India
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
Materials
Wood
A Finely Cast Copper Alloy Head of Buddha Shakyamuni, 17th C. (possibly Earlier)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The heavily cast bronze head of Buddha Shakyamuni demonstrating distinctive Northern Sukhothai style features, featuring an oval shaped head with elongated earlobes and tightly curle...
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Thai Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
900 Year Old Burmese Solid-Cast Burmese Monk-Special, 10705
Located in Ukiah, CA
Rare Early Burmese Bronze Monk, Late Pyu to Early Pagan Period (Circa 11th Century)
A delightful and exceptionally rare solid-cast bronze figure of a seated monk, dating from the la...
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Burmese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
10th Century Varaha Red Sandstone Central, India
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 10th century, namely, a Varaha red sandstone central India carving.
From Central India.
This piece has impeccable Provenance!
It was purchased by a Private Dallas collector at Sotheby’s New York Auction on 24th September 2004. Sale Number 8008, Lot No. 28.
Sotheby’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September.
The sculpture was described as: "Carved in relief with Vishnu in his boar incarnation stepping forward from the ocean, his left foot placed upon a lotus, two nagas beneath with their hands clasped in devotion. Vishnu’s primary right hand rests on his thigh in katihasta mudra while his remaining hands carry his attributes of mace, conch and discus. A diminutive figure of the earth Goddess, Bhudevi, whom Vishnu has rescued from the primeval waters, is balanced on his left elbow. The figure is bejeweled, wearing a broad, beaded waistband and necklaces and is placed within a niche between two pillars.
Measure: Height 27 in. (68.6 cm.),
circa 10th century.
Provenance: Sotheby’s New York, March 21 & 22, 1990, Lot 253
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