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Pair of Han Dynasty Pottery Horses and Equestrian Riders
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful pair of Ex Sotheby’s painted Polychrome Equestrian Horse and Riders made from gray pottery, Presents beautifully and guaranteed authentic with provenance and COA.
Measures: Height 11.5 inches and width 11 inches
Condition: Possible professional restorations but not detectable.
Provenance: Sotheby’s London. 16th November, 1999. Lot 12 (2 of 4 horses in that lot).
Sotheby’s New York, NY September 14, 2019.
The importance of the horse in the history and culture of China can be viewed, in part, through the artistic legacy of this great civilization. In sculpture, painting, and literature, horses were glorified and revered. Horses were believed to be related to mythological dragons, reflecting their sacred status within society. During the unification of China under the Han Dynasty, bands of mounted nomadic warriors from the north threatened the country. In order to thwart their attacks, the Chinese sought to import stronger, faster steeds from Central Asia (as opposed to the Mongol ponies used by the invaders), eventually leading to the creation of the Silk Road. This small sculpture of a mounted soldier reveals the crucial military role of the horse. When compared to the diminutive stature of the rider, the importance of the horse becomes readily apparent. This creature provided security and strength, allowing the Empire to secure its borders and expand its influences across Central Asia. The magnificent regalia of the horse, including a brilliantly painted saddle in red and green/gold, reflect the respect this animal received. The warrior as well is gorgeously decorated with a painted red tunic and gray chest...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Ancient Roman Bronze Herm on Stand, 1st-4th Century AD
Located in Bradenton, FL
Ancient Roman Bronze Herm Statue dating from the 1st to 4th Century A.D. A herm was a statue consisting of a a head atop a square pillar, originally an artifact to honor the god Herm...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
FRAGMENT OF SARCOPHAGUS, Egypt, end of the New Kingdom to Late Period.
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
FRAGMENT OF SARCOPHAGUS
Painted with the djed pillar topped with the atef crown.
This type of symbol was frequently painted on the bottoms of sarcophagus vats.
H. 79,5 cm
Egypt, end ...
Category
Egyptian Egyptian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Gandharan Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, Carved Black Schist, 2nd-4th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive and well carved Gandharan figure of the Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, carved black schist, ancient Kingdom of Gand...
Category
Pakistani Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Schist
Polished Petrified Wood Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage polished petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4.5"W x 3.5"D x 3.75"H. Col...
Category
Congolese Mid-Century Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
Small Hand-Carved Carnelian Crystal Bowl, Brazil
Located in Glasgow, GB
A small carnelian crystal bowl, hand-carved from natural Brazilian carnelian stone. Perfectly polished to a high gloss to reveal its rich, translucent banding in shades of burnt ora...
Category
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Carnelian
Pre Colombian Tairona Carnelian Bead Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1000 - 1500 CE Pre Colombian. Columbia, Tairona. Beads.
A lovely bracelet of a wearable comprised or 17 seed form, tubular and ovoid beads carve...
Category
Colombian Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Carnelian
Gandharan Stucco Head of the Buddha, 3rd-5th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Greco-Buddhist stucco head of the Buddha, ancient region of Gandhara, circa 3rd-5th century.
A fragment of a larger statue, the Buddha's face...
Category
Pakistani Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stucco
7.5" Alethopteris Species Natural Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, 305 million yrs
Located in Warrenton, OR
7.5" Alethopteris Species Natural Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, 305 million yrs old apx.
This plant fossil specimen is unique and subtantial. In addition to the two large fern leaf fos...
Category
American Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material
Canopus Jar "Asmet", 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt
Located in Girona, Spain
Canopus Jar "Asmet",
With certificate of authenticity.
1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt.
Good condition.
Egyptian culture are "Canopus jars". These were vessels ...
Category
Egyptian Egyptian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Ancient Greek 350BC South Italy Campanian Black Terracotta Handled Kylix Vase
Located in Miami, FL
A Ancient Greek Kylix vase.
Campanian ancient Greek red terracotta stemless kylix (drinking cup) with two handles. from the Magna Grecia period. Made between the 350-300 BC in the G...
Category
Italian Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
$3,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Ancient Greek Geometric Pottery Amphora and Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amphora is a well formed example of the Geometric period, decorated in dark brown slip with horizontal bands. The bands include short vertical lines, a blind lozenge chain, hatc...
Category
Greek Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Genuine Polished Petrified Wood Stump from Arizona
Located in New York, NY
This large and beautiful hand-polished petrified wood stump is sourced from Arizona and polished to a mirrored finish. It has an amazing pattern with vibrant hues of brown, yellow, a...
Category
American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Genuine Natural Large Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth (67 grams)
Located in New York, NY
This large, Museum-quality Spinosaur tooth is completely in tact with no repairs. This incredible specimen includes a display box for preservation and display purposes. Spinosaurus (...
Category
Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Purple Amethyst Grey Agate White Calcite Decorative Object Sculpture Crystal
Located in London, GB
A half polished geode with a thick agatised border. The inside covered by deep purple amethyst crystals and 2 beautiful calcite formations at the centre, one of them covered with a b...
Category
Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Clear White Natural Quartz Decorative object Sculpture Crystal Rock
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous large quartz crystal sits on a bed of rough crystalline matrix.
A large piece is wonderfully sculptural.
This piece was legally and ethically sourced.
Place of ori...
Category
Brazilian Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz
Large and Sculptural Stony Meteorite
Located in London, GB
This strikingly large chondrite meteorite featuring dramatic thumb-print impressions (regmaglypts) and a lustrous surface, is a rare and oriented natural sculpture from outer space....
Category
Moroccan Minimalist Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Hermes Head Sculpture, 4th Century, Greece
Located in Girona, Spain
Hermes head sculpture.
Greek Bust representing Hermes.
Hermes is an Olympian deity, the God of Speed, in ancient Greek religion and mythology.
Sculpted whi...
Category
Greek Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal
10.75" Polished Ammonite Shell Fossil Cleoniceras Species, 100 million+ yrs old
Located in Warrenton, OR
10.75" Polished Ammonite Shell Fossil Cleoniceras Species, Over 100 Million Years Old. A truly spectacular ammonite in both size and appearance. Weighing almost 8 pounds, with subtle...
Category
European Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Organic Material
Important German Pietà from the, 14th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
IMPORTANT GERMAN PIETÀ FROM THE 14th CENTURY
ORIGIN: GERMANY, REGION DE COLOGNE
PERIOD: BEGINNING IF THE 14th CENTURY, ca. 1330
Height: 98 cm
Length: 45 cm
Depth: 33 cm
Polychromed linden wood
Good condition of conservation
Provenance : particular Alsatian collection
The theme of the Pietà or Vesperbild appears in Germany at the end of the 13th century, reflecting the mysticism of the late Middle Ages. Although the theme does not exist in the Gospels, it was often mentioned in contemporary devotional literature. Indeed, during the first half of the 14th century, mystical thought and devotional practices changed under the impulse of a number of religious, among them Heinrich Suso and St Bridget. In his writings, Suso placed important emphasis on contemplation and meditation in the footsteps of Christ's martyrdom.
This will have great impact in the field of art, especially in Germany and later in France. The emphasis will from now on be on grief, death is shown in a straightforward way. The wounds of Christ are gaping and bloody. The suffering of Christ and the seven sorrows of the Virgin Mary are meditated upon.
This piece demonstrates the interest of the faithful in these representations where pathos reigns.
The virgin is represented seated in a frontal position. The bust is very elongated. She is wearing a red dress with a simple neckline and a blue mantel...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pyrite Cluster from Huanuco Province, Peru
Located in New York, NY
A classic and very attractive specimen of Pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Huanuco Province, Peru. Complex pyritohedron cluster with striated crystal faces and a metallic mirror luster wit...
Category
Peruvian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Pyrite, Other
Large Tang Dynasty Pottery Painted Lokapalas Sculptures 28 Inches
Located in Dallas, TX
Tang Dynasty Pair of Painted Pottery Lokapalas
Tang Dynasty (618-907),
Height: 27.25 x 11.5 x 7" each
PROVENANCE: Weisbrod Chinese Art, Ltd., New York
Condition: Losses and resto...
Category
Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Genuine Natural Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth
Located in New York, NY
Spinosaurus (meaning "spine lizard") is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in what now is North Africa, during the upper Albian to upper Turonian stages of the Cretaceous period...
Category
Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Amethyst Geode table Decoratie Object Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A high quality substantial geode is shown here, the heavily agatised borders beautifully polished. The very top of the geode has been carefully removed to expose the inner intense pu...
Category
Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz
15th Century Italian Renaissance Bronze Medallion
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Renaissance bronze medallion made by Master IOFF in the mid 15th century, showing the mythological scene of Ariadne on Naxos.
Made in the mid-15th ...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Ammonite, Rare Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Species, 190-200 Million Years Old
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Ammonite, Rare Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Species, 190-200 Million Years Old apx. This is a beautiful, multicolor fossil specimen, probably found in France. The leafy patterns an...
Category
French Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Organic Material
Rare Antique Gothic Corpus Christi 1480 -1530
Located in Doha, QA
An extraordinary and museum-worthy 15th century Gothic Corpus Christi, masterfully hand-carved in wood with exceptional anatomical detail and partially polychromed in white and royal...
Category
German Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese antique pottery, rare Shigaraki ware vase/ Withered grayish white vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a Shigaraki ware ceramic piece, crafted in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Shigaraki ware originates from the Shigaraki region and dates back as far as the 8th century. It is one of...
Category
Japanese Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Genuine Natural Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Spinosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth.
Spinosaurus (meaning "spine lizard") is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in what now is North Africa, during the upper Albian to upper T...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
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...
Category
Bangladeshi Hellenistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
$18,500
Genuine Natural Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth
Located in New York, NY
Spinosaurus (meaning "spine lizard") is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in what now is North Africa, during the upper Albian to upper Turonian stages of the Cretaceous period...
Category
Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Large Fossil Ammonite Natural Specimen, Mortoniceras on Artistic Display Matrix
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Fossil Ammonite Natural Specimen, Mortoniceras on Artistic Display Matrix. About 110 million years old. This is a lovely display ammonite nicely recovered and given an aestheti...
Category
American Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Organic Material
Purple Amethyst shell-like geode Decorative Object Sculpture Crystal Rock
Located in London, GB
Beautiful section of an amethyst geode, unusually thin in cross section and resembling a shell with gorgeous deep purple amethyst lining.
Origin : Artigas, Uruguay
Category
Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Fossilized Coral Agate Formation
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Organically formed Agatized fossil coral with unusual and rare coloring.
As Florida's state stone, Agatized Coral is the product of a 20-30 million year process through which the co...
Category
American Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Celadon Ceramic Tea Bowl Korean Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Korean ceramic tea bowl with celadon glaze from Goryeo dynasty, circa 12th century. The thin-walled stoneware bowl was potted delicately with...
Category
Korean Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Smoky Quartz Formation Clear Decorative object Sculpture Crystal Rock
Located in London, GB
A wonderful large formation of smokey quartz, unpolished and with all its
natural lustre, the piece is wonderfully sculptural in quality.
This piece was legally and ethically sou...
Category
Brazilian Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz
Large Crystal Geode with a Baroque Pearl
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Large white crystal quartz geode with a baroque pearl.
Geodes are formed as gas bubbles within volcanic lava. Over time, the lava flow weathers away to leave the quartz geode buried deep in the Moroccan desert. This was dug by hand and includes druzy white crystal formations.
This is a large geode specimen...
Category
Moroccan Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Monolithic Meteorite - Extraterrestrial Sculpture
Located in London, GB
This remarkable stony meteorite is a striking extraterrestrial sculpture, shaped by its journey through space. Almost monolithic in form, its minimal aesthetic gives it striking simi...
Category
North African Minimalist Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Large Ammonite Fossil Natural Specimen, Mortoniceras Drakeoceras Maximum
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Ammonite Fossil Natural Specimen, Mortoniceras Drakeoceras Maximum. About 110 million years old.
At nearly eleven inches, this is a substantial and beautiful fossil ammonite. ...
Category
American Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Organic Material
Collection of 9 Prehistoric Minerals including Amethyst, Agate
Fuchsite
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb collection of naturally-occurring minerals, curated from private British collections to create a unique set.
This varied group showcases nine individual small cabinet speci...
Category
Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Amethyst
Antique Large Ammonite on Handcrafted Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Large Ammonite, Solid Stone Featuring Fascinating Ridged Surface on Handcrafted Iron Stand, Weigh: 132 lbs.
Dimensions: 23"W X 4"D X 24.5"H
Category
American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal, Iron
Ancient Celtic
Killed
Sword
Located in Long Island City, NY
Beginning in the Bronze Age, in much of what is now Europe, there emerged a practice of ritually “killing” weapons and other possessions to be buried with the warrior to whom they ha...
Category
European Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$14,000
An Outstanding, Highly Important Fossilised Tree
Located in Scorton, GB
A masterpiece of nature that will transform your space into a sanctuary of palaeontological expression. This remarkable piece of natural history that began its journey millions of ye...
Category
Malagasy Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Painted Pottery Figure of a Prancing Horse, Tang Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
A painted pottery figure of a prancing horse, with right leg raised and head turned towards the left, the head well modelled with crisp features below pricked ears, saddle painted wi...
Category
Asian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Ancient Apulian Red-Figured Askos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautifully proportioned South Italian ceramic production is an askos, or pouring vessel. It prominently features a seated naked winged Eros wearing anklets, bracelets, a body ...
Category
Italian Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Mantelliceras Fossil Ammonite On Steel Mount
By Modenature
Located in Scorton, GB
CONDITION REPORT
Specimen: Mantelliceras Ammonite
Provenance: Anti-Atlas Mountain Range, Agadir Region, Morocco, NWA
Chronostratigraphy: Upper Cretaceous, ~135 Ma
Mount: THE FOSSIL ...
Category
North African Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone, Stainless Steel
71.56 Gram Gorgeous Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gorgeous Tri Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan
WEIGHT: 71.56 grams
DIMENSIONS: 8.7 x 2.5 x 1.8 Cm
ORIGIN: Afghanistan
COLOR: Green, ...
Category
Afghan Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Blue and Violet Tourmaline Crystal Specimen - Paprok, Afghanistan
Located in Edison, NJ
This striking tourmaline crystal has a mesmerizing blue color, a robust size, and sharp form. Upon first glance, the piece appears to have a dark, almost black cap, but when lit, its...
Category
Afghan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Tourmaline
Pre-Columbian Earthenware Incensario, El Chanal, Colima, Western Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pre-Columbian Earthenware Incensario, El Chanal, Colima, Western Mexico
A large incense burner/brazier depicting the rain god Tlaloc from the El Chanal area in Colima. This would be...
Category
Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Very Large Exquisite Pyritized Ammonite Pair (Speetoniceras sp.)
Located in New York, NY
Ammonites are an extinct group of marine cephalopods, resembling the modern nautilus. These fascinating creatures had a soft body with tentacles that emerged from a hollow, chambered...
Category
Russian Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Pyrite
Mantelliceras Fossil Ammonite On Steel Mount
By Modenature
Located in Scorton, GB
A superb example of fossilised marine invertebrates, this specimen originates from the high-altitude sedimentary strata of the Anti-Atlas Mountains in northwestern Morocco an internationally celebrated region for its exceptionally rich Cretaceous marine deposits. The fossil displays...
Category
North African Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone, Stainless Steel
Antique Ceremonial Urns, Song Dynasty, 12th-13th Century
Located in New York, NY
Two tall ceremonial urns dating from the 12th-13th century, Southern Song dynasty. Glazed terracotta. They depict 12 traditional ritual attendant...
Category
Chinese Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Korean Goryeo Celadon Glazed Sangam Inlaid Bowl, 12th/13th Century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Korean celadon glazed stoneware bowl with white and black sangam inlay, Goryeo Dynasty, 12th - 13th century, Korea.
The celadon glazed stoneware bowl of generous propor...
Category
Korean Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Antique Pottery Jar/1500s/"Shigaraki Ware"/Wabisabi Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a Japanese pottery called "Shigaraki ware".
Shigaraki is a historical kiln located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. (Shigaraki Kiln is marked with a ...
Category
Japanese Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Fossil Theropod Dinosaur Femur Bone
Located in Scorton, GB
This huge leg bone of a theropod dinosaur was a rare Dinosarian find by any standards. It was discovered in the desert regions of North Africa and has now been conserved, cleaned, an...
Category
North African Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD Ex Sotheby
s
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Roman Marble Sculpture of Hercules, Circa 1st / 2nd Century AD
The sculpture is nude except for the draped Nemean lion skin.
Provenance: Sotheby's London, December 14, 1981, lot ...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
$46,750 Sale Price
44% Off
Alethopteris
Neuropteris Natural Tree Fern Fossil Specimen
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alethopteris
Neuropteris Natural Tree Fern Fossil Specimen, 300 - 360 years old apx.
Discovered in Pennsylvania.
Colors occurred naturally over time through the mineralization...
Category
American Prehistoric Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material
Americas Earliest Known Pyrography Vessel 400AD
Located in South Burlington, VT
World's earliest known pyrography vessel, Nazca Culture , circa 400 AD
This unique work of art is a hand-incised half gourd using an early pyrographic (pyrography) wood burned techn...
Category
Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Etruscan Sculpture Head, 4th Century B.C., Italy
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Etruscan sculpture head made with terracotta, the art represents a young man from the 4th century. It's a very decorative piece and the stat...
Category
Italian Classical Greek Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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...
Category
Indian Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
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