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Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Rare Gothic Oak Panel Carved With Vine And Grape Cluster Motif, Circa 1320–1400
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Rare Gothic Oak Panel Carved With Vine And Grape Cluster Motif, Circa 1320–1400"
Rare Gothic Carved Oak Panel with Vine & Grape Motif, c. 1320–1400
This exceptional carved oak panel is a fine example of pure Gothic design, originating from Northern Europe—most likely Flanders, northern France, or England—and dating to the early–mid 14th century.
The panel is richly carved in openwork with an interlacing vine scroll bearing clustered grapes, a motif strongly associated with medieval Christian symbolism, representing the Eucharist and the “True Vine” of Christ. The design is entirely Gothic in conception, free of any later Renaissance influence, with flowing, organic tracery rather than strict symmetry.
A rectangular mortise is present to one side, indicating that the piece originally formed part of a cabinet or small door—possibly from a church sacristy...
Category
Belgian Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Genuine Hollardops Mesacristata Trilobite on Matrix (1.15 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Trilobites, an early arthropod relative of spiders, horseshoe crabs, and scorpions, preserved in this level of detail only occurred as a result of very sudden underwater landslides c...
Category
Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Cement, Other
$562 Sale Price
25% Off
T. Rex Tooth in Fossil Matrix
Located in London, GB
This exceptional Tyrannosaurus Rex tooth, embedded in a sedimentary matrix and surrounded by the jumbled remains of other dinosaurs, is a strik...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Other
$120,000
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...
Category
Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
$4,025 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Gothic Period Oak Chest 15 Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
exceptional late 15th century/early 16th century carved oak Gothic period chest from Northern of France.
Very fine example of a flamboyant Gothic style chest with a superb carved f...
Category
French Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Oak
Important Sedes Sapientiae Virgin and Child also called "Throne of Wisdom"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
IMPORTANT SEDES SAPIENTIAE VIRGIN AND CHILD
ALSO CALLED « THRONE OF WISDOM »
ORIGIN: FRANCE, BURGUNDY
PERIOD: EARLY 13th CENTURY
Height : 75 cm
Len...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Oak
Large Cocoon-shaped jar with cloud-scroll design, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This jar would have served as a mortuary object (mingqi), placed in a tomb as a substitute for the more valuable bronze and lacquer vessels used in daily life. Along with a variety o...
Category
Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Torso of a Youth
Located in London, GB
A marble statue of a youth in contrapposto position. The torso is idealised but has only softly suggested muscles, giving the impression of youth. The beginnings of the slender arms ...
Category
European Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Marble
$449,534
Very Rare Casket Minnekästchen or Box, Germany or Italy, 15th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Wooden coffret, call minnekästchen, engraved with a dog, a hare and foliage with
polychromy remains. During the Middle Age, the hare is a symbol of fertility, joy and represents the Christ...
Category
European Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Iron
$11,476 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Romanesque 12th century Enthroned Madonna and Child
Located in Doha, QA
This extraordinary museum piece Enthroned Virgin Mary/Madonna with child on her lap comes from the Rhone region in France. The saint symbol and protec...
Category
French Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Very old Chinese pottery jar/Tang Dynasty/unearthed pottery/grave goods
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old excavated pottery made around the Tang Dynasty in China.
During the Tang Dynasty, colored pottery called Sancai appeared.
There are various colors such as yellow,...
Category
Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Giant Diplomytus and Cockerellites Fish Fossil Plate
Located in New York, NY
This large fossil plate is incredibly unique, featuring a long Diplomystus dentatus along with two Cockerellites (Priscacara) liops, fossilized in its natural matrix. The entire piec...
Category
American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Other
$7,125 Sale Price
25% Off
French Antique Tapestry Deer Floral Hand Woven Verdure
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing an intricate French tapestry showing a stag amongst foliage and flowers
Great colour scheme with blues and pinks
Good size at over four feet wide - 124 CM
Would make for a great wall hanging and would elevate any interior This is a richly detailed verdure tapestry, a style of decorative wall hanging that was especially popular in 16th and 17th century Flanders and Frances
The tag on the back reads:
'This tapestry reproduction...
Category
French Provincial Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptional and rare Austrian longsword, designed as a two-handed weapon with a classic cruciform hilt and straight, double-edged blade. This distinguished form bridges the morpho...
Category
Austrian Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Iron
YUAN DYNASTY 1300 AD Green Glazed Large Lidded Vessel With Lotus Relief
Located in Miami, FL
Green Glazed Large Lidded Vessel from the Yuan Dynasty.
This is a fabulous large lidded vessel from the Yuan Dynasty, circa 14th century. The vessel was made as an offering jar with...
Category
Chinese Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
$4,025 Sale Price
30% Off
Medieval Tile From Gravensteen (counts
Castle) – Ghent – 14th–15th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Medieval floor tile from the Gravensteen Castle – Ghent, 14th–15th century
Rare red earthenware floor tile decorated with a heraldic lion, incised and inlaid with yellow slip under ...
Category
Belgian Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Gothic Chest with linenfold panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
GOTHIC CHEST WITH LINENFOLD PANELS
ORIGIN : ILE DE FRANCE
PERIOD : CIRCA 1500
Height : 78 cm
Length : 167 cm
Depth : 61 cm
Walnut
Simple in the structure, this chest ...
Category
French Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Grren-Brown Dragon Scale Quartz Goethite Table top Sculpture Decorative object
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary specimen of double-terminated quartz from Missouri, USA, known as “dragon scale quartz” for its dramatic overlapping crystal formation and sculptural presence. The c...
Category
American Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
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...
Category
Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Terracotta, Stucco
Ancient Persian Khurasan Islamic Engraved Calligraphy Bronze Oil Lamp c.1200
Located in Portland, OR
A 12th Century Islamic bronze oil lamp, Eastern Persia, Khurasan.
The cast bronze body of compressed globular form, raised on a trumpet shaped foot, the...
Category
Persian Islamic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
While the birth of Christ is briefly told in the Gospel of Luke (2, 7) it is in the apocryphal texts that we find most of the elements and details that have then inspired artists. As of the 14th century and even more of the 15th century the subject of the Adoration of the Child replaces in Western art the scene of the Birth, much favoured in Byzantine art. Instead of being depicted lying with the new-born swathed in the manger, the Virgin is now kneeling, her hands joined in prayer in front of the naked child. This change was probably hastened by the popularity of the visions of Saint Bridget of Sweden to whom the Virgin allegedly appeared to show how she had given birth to Jesus (Visions, VII, chap. 21).
Sheltered by a thatch-roofed structure the Virgin is kneeling in front of the Child Jesus. She wears a magnificent red dress under a large gold cloak. Her curled blond hair is partially veiled. The newborn is lying on a straw mat. Joseph is depicted with a parted beard and stands opposite from the Virgin. He wears a tunic and a coat with a purse hanging from the belt. His costume reminds us of the long journey him and Mary have accomplished to reach Bethlehem.
Two other women are present. One is looking through the stable’s window to observe the Holy Family while another one kneels in prayer in front of the divine child. The rich costume of the lady might indicate she is a donator.
However they could also both represent the women who took part in the birth of Christ, Zelemi and Salome. Salome, incredulous did not believe in the virginal conception of Mary and she is represented far from the scene. The artist has depicted her with an expression of doubt on her face. Zelemi, on the contrary, is a believer. She is rewarded by a place of honour at the heart of the scene, close to Mary.
To the left the donkey and ox that have accompanied Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem observe quietly the scene.
On the foreground two angels hold a scroll reading an excerpt from the Gloria : “/Gloria/ in excelsis /Deo/.” One of the angels wears a blue cape while the other’s is red Those two colours are very significant as during Middle-Ages blue symbolises hope and red charity. Together they express the hope in redemption thanks to the advent of Christ and his sacrifice to come.
Above the main scene, up a cliff, a small shepherd lets his herd of sheep graze amidst the trees. He is framed by two walled cities.
This wood carving is the work of a very skilled and inventive artist. The piece bears witness to his exceptional talent. The realism of the scene is emphasised by the amount of details depicted. The refinement of the carving itself is highlighted by the well preserved polychromy.
This key moment of the New Testament is set in a contemporary context thanks to the clothes of the characters and the scenes of rural life. The universal dimension of the scene is intensified while allowing contemporary viewers to grasp its meaning more easily.
This care for details, the picturesque realism as well as the extraordinary rendition of the cloths suggest it was made by a Flemish artist during the late 15th century.
This relief can be compared with the panel of the Nativity from the Saint-Vaast altarpiece made by Jacques Daret between 1433 and 1435, today in Madrid’s Thyssen-Bronemisza Museum.
Literature
Louis Réau, Iconographie de l’Art chrétien...
Category
Dutch Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Javanese Clay Terracotta Piggy Bank from the Majapahit Kingdom (1292-1520)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The first money-depositing object in the shape of a pig emerged in Java, Indonesia in the 14th century with the introduction of coins from China. Javanese Boars (Celeng)in the Majapa...
Category
Indonesian Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Clay
Ptolemy III Bronze Double-Sided Coin 94.5 gr
Located in Newmanstown, PA
This is one of the largest ancient coins ever. Very rare and hard to find. It is in an excellent condition with a lot of details showing. The coin is about 44.5 millimeters wide and ...
Category
Egyptian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed...
Category
English Renaissance Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Oak
Carved Polychrome Wood Depicting Saint Florian
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
CARVED POLYCHROME WOOD DEPICTING SAINT FLORIAN
ORIGIN : SWABIA, SOUTHERN GERMANY
PERIOD : LATE 15th CENTURY
Height : 98 cm
Length : 29 cm
Depth : 24 cm
Polychrome limewood
Very fine condition
Provenance
- Swiss collection STAEHELIN-PARAVICINI - March 1939
- Auction Jacob Hecht -18 April 1929, Berlin
- Sammlung Prof Q.A. LEIMHAAS Munich, Helbing - 26 May 1908
(Research by Thierry Fraslin)
During the Middle-Age Saint Florian was particularly popular, subject to worship in Austria -Tyrol- Bavaria and Bohemia. Embodying courage and commitment Saint Florian was invoked to protect the soul of the living against sins and to keep the soul of the deads from the purgatory.
From the mid-15th century he safeguards from water and fire. The legend has it that when he was young the saint had contained the fire of a burning...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Wood
Green, Blue Malachite and Chrysocolla Stalactite Slice Mineral Specimen- DRC
Located in Edison, NJ
Of all the incredible malachite specimens recovered from the Katanga Copper Crescent of the DRC, there is only one known incidence of a stalactite composed of chrysocolla with stunning malachite "eyes" and azurite rings...
Category
Congolese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Stone, Malachite, Multi-gemstone
XL Ammonite fossil on stand
Located in MILL, NL
Gigantic Ammonite fossil on custom black stand.
Approx. 150-200 Million Years Old.
An ammonite is an extinct marine animal belonging to the class of squid. Ammonites lived in the ...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Stone
Spectacular Citrine: Polished Perfection from Brazil
Located in London, GB
Feast your eyes on this breathtaking polished citrine from Brazil, a true marvel of natural artistry. This stunning specimen boasts remarkable transparency, allowing the rich brownis...
Category
Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
Prehistoric Brannerion Fossil Fish Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This rare Brannerion fossil specimen of a prehistoric fish is an impressive find from an ex private British collection.
Believed to be from Brazil, t...
Category
Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
Two Annamese Miniature Kettle, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
These 15th-century Le Dynasty ceramic vessels from northern Vietnam feature distinct designs. One is beige with faint blue floral patterns, a rounded body, and an elongated spout. Th...
Category
Vietnamese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Gem Grade Amethyst Geode Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gem grade Amethyst Geode sculpture
The amethyst geodes from Uruguay are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just to the north across...
Category
Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Amethyst
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...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
A Roman gold pendant with portrait cameo
Located in UTRECHT, UT
The loop attached to an oval fitting with radiant decoration. The cameo made of agate, showing the profile of a female bust with hair pinned up. The portrait in the style of Faustina...
Category
Italian Classical Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Gold
Green Glazed Red Pottery Figure of Dog
Located in seoul, KR
The dog faces forward, with clearly defined eyes that stand out. Its ears are slightly curled, giving the impression of a relaxed, natural stance. The collar around its neck, connect...
Category
Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Tourmaline on Lepidolite, Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Tourmaline on Lepidolite
Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
11.5 cm tall x 12 cm wide
Large "rocket-like" crystals burst forth from a lavender lepidolite matrix...
Category
Brazilian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Blackware Vessel In The Pre-Columbian Style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pre-Columbian Blackware Vessel from the Chimu/Inca Culture with looped handle and narrow bottleneck. Peru circa 1100 to 1532. The vessel has a spherical body, a flat base, conical sp...
Category
Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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 Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Genuine Cluster Trilobite (Ptychopariida) fossil on Matrix
Located in New York, NY
Ptychopariida is a large, heterogeneous order of trilobite containing some of the most primitive species known. The earliest species occurred in the second half of the Lower Cambrian...
Category
Moroccan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Cement, Other
$9,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Genuine Brenhama Pallasite Meteorite Slice (86 grams)
Located in New York, NY
Brenham is a pallasite meteorite found near Haviland, a small town in Kiowa County, Kansas, United States. Pallasites are a type of stony–iron meteorite that when cut and polished sh...
Category
American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Other, Iron
$6,450 Sale Price
25% Off
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 Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Genuine Natural Large Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur Tooth
Located in New York, NY
Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa.
Cretaceous Age 65 million years
Carcharodontosaurus is one of the longest and heavi...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Other
$562 Sale Price
25% Off
15th Century Pair Of Gargoyles - Gargouilles
Located in Round Top, TX
An exceptional pair of English 15th century Gargoyles - Gargouilles - Elements from a Monument, carved from stone. Outstanding patina. Now resti...
Category
English Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Stone
$22,800 / set
Golden Amber-Colored Calcite Crystal Mineral Specimen – Cumberland Mine, USA
Located in Edison, NJ
Calcites are plentiful and can be found in numerous places on Earth, but their diversity of aesthetics and quality are just as varied. In fact, fine calcites are quite distinctive, a...
Category
American Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Multi-gemstone
2 Light Golden Oak Dining Side Hall Chairs Gothic Steeple Back Antique Pugin
By Pugin
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and extremely rare pair of Pugin-style gothic golden oak steeple back chairs in wonderful condition. Likely made around the Mid-20th Century, these beautifully crafted and...
Category
British Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Oak
Large Christ on the Cross – 15th Century 180 CM
Located in Madrid, ES
Impressive 15th-century sculpture of Christ on the Cross, featuring a wooden crucifix and a polychrome Christ figure. The piece has been remarkably preserved, maintaining its origina...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
519.99 Gram Huge Quartz Specimen From Skardu, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
519.99 Gram Huge Quartz Specimen From Skardu, Pakistan
Weight: 519.99 Gram
Dimension: 12.4 x 8.8 x 4.2 Cm
Origin: Skardu, Pakistan
Quartz is one of the most common minerals in the...
Category
Pakistani Adam Style Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal
Ancient Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture, Provenance Royal-Athena Galleries NY
Located in Miami, FL
Ancient Carved Stone Buddha Head Sculpture, Provenance Royal-Athena Galleries NY
Offered for sale is an ancient carved stone Buddha head sculpture which was acquired at Royal-Athena...
Category
Asian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Stone
$4,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Japanese antique Shigaraki ware vase/withered wabi-sabi vase/16th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is Shigaraki ware pottery made in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Shigaraki ware is said to have been born in the Shigaraki region of Shiga Prefecture around the 8th century and is one...
Category
Japanese Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Set of Assorted Ancient Gandharan Bronze Artifacts / Objects
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of assorted ancient tools
Likely Gandharan in origin.
In verdigris covered bronze.
Comprising 2 scalpels, 2 razors, 2 razor handles with broken blades, 7 wax seals of ...
Category
Indian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Museum Quality Chinese Celadon Bowl, Yuan Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Museum Quality Chinese Celadon Bowl, Yuan Dynasty
Description:
Celadon, six Chinese immortals at the interior, key fret and floral design at th...
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Saint Woman in polychrome carved wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
SAINT WOMAN IN POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD
ORIGIN : ITALY
PERIOD : late 13th century
Height : 103 cm
Length : 28 cm
Width : 16 cm
Remains of polychromy
...
Category
Italian Gothic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Softwood
Ceramic Pre-Columbian Colima Hunchback Figure Vessel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pre-Columbian figural vessel from West Mexico Colima culture (circa 300BC-400AD). Made of molded clay, the stoneware vessel depicts a seated hunchback...
Category
Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Ancient Roman Stele Relief Fragment
Located in New Orleans, LA
Ancient Roman Stele Relief Fragment
Circa 1st Century BCE–1st Century CE
This rare marble stele relief fragment is a remarkable artifact of ancient history. Dating to the 1st centur...
Category
Greco Roman Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Marble
Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Pot Vessel
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, and handcrafted piece of ancient Japanese Sueki Sue ware pottery dating back to the 500-600s (6th-7th century). Sueki/ Sue pottery was a blue-gray form of stonew...
Category
Japanese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Virgin and Child in Majesty, also known as "Sedes Sapientae"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
VIRGIN AND CHILD IN MAJESTY, ALSO KNOWN AS "SEDES SAPIENTIAE"
ORIGIN : SPAIN, CATALOGNE
PERIOD: EARLY 13th CENTURY
Height : 95 cm
Width : 32 cm
Depth : 28 cm
Softwood
No polychromy
In the middle of the 12th century, the Virgin took her place in churches, seated in Majesty, serving as a throne for her son Jesus. She is then called Sedes Sapientiae, meaning the Throne of Wisdom.
At that time, she is not represented for herself and only exists because she has been designated as Theotokos, the mother of God, at the Council of Ephesus in 431, where the divine nature of Christ was proclaimed from his birth.
The upright and perfectly hieratic bust of this Virgin and Child in Majesty is seated on a throne-bench. She is dressed in a tunic with a rounded neckline and covered with a fine mantle placed on her narrow shoulders. The supple and natural drapery follows the lines of the body.
Large curls frame her face with delicate and regular features, a long straight nose, almond-shaped eyes, and small lips.
She supports the Infant Jesus with her left hand. Like his mother, he is dressed in a long tunic, and his little feet are visible in the folds. He holds a small sphere in his left hand, while with his right hand, he gestures in blessing. The face of Christ bears a strong resemblance to his mother’s one, and he gives a slight smile.
The position of the Child is no longer as hieratic, nor frontal or central as in the early 12th century, but his face still turns towards the faithful.
The 13th century indeed emerges as a period of transition in the artistic domain. The statuary, while retaining certain characteristics still belonging to the habits of the previous century, also develops new formal solutions.
As a result, Mary maintains a hieratic and frontal position, while her son shifts to place himself well to the left on her knee. Similarly, while the Virgin seems perfectly still, Jesus, on the other hand, appears much more animated, especially in the positioning of his hands. His left hand holds the orb, and judging by the raised right arm directed towards the faithful, one can easily imagine that he was making a gesture of blessing.
The influence of the Sedes Sapientiae from previous centuries still seems particularly prevalent in this work.
These few characteristics allow dating this Spanish Virgin...
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This lamp works with E27 light bulb.
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