Male terracotta figure - India, Mathura region, 1st-3rd century AD. Pot-bellied figure, visible genitals, hands clasped at chest level. A similar example is on display at the British Museum: https://w[...]
Bust of a Female Goddess in Terracotta - India, Maurya Empire, 3rd-2nd Century BC (3)This type of sculpture was produced in large quantities under the Maurya Empire as an object of devotion. Height 10[...]
Sculpture of a horseman in terracotta HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 AC Mingqi in polychrome painted terracotta Represents a lady in court dress perched on a horse Dimensions 45 x 40 x 18 cm Comes from a Fren[...]
Sancai glazed jug China Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 AD) terracotta with green and brown ochre glaze Dimensions: 18 x 13 x 11 cm Crack on the heel and small chip on the outside of the neck of the jug
A typical Han period terracotta "Hu"-shaped vase features an elegant and functional shape. It is large in size, with a slender, flared silhouette. The surface of the vase is decorated with two taotie [...]
This type of mini-sized unglazed jar appeared during the Eastern Zhou and early Han dynasties. The jar was gray after firing, and its base has dark gray, purple, and reddish hues, probably due to its [...]
This type of unglazed jar appeared during the Eastern Zhou dynasty and early Han dynasty. The jar was grey after firing, and the jar’s base has dark grey, purple and reddish hues, which could result [...]
Three goddess bust fragments - India, Mauryan Empire, 3rd-2nd century BC Terracotta depictions of female goddesses. This type of sculpture was produced in large quantities during the Mauryan Empire as[...]
Terracotta male head - India, Gupta period, 4th-6th century Male head with protruding eyes, large ears, moustache and beard collar. Height of base 12.5cm Height without base 9cm
Female Head in Terracotta - India, Gupta Period, 4th-6th CenturyThe head with fine features, large earrings and elaborate hairstyle.Height of base 17.5cmHeight without base 14cm Price: €430
Terracotta head - India, Gupta period, 4th-6th centuryAnthropomorphic head with grotesque features and a sophisticated headdress.Height of base 16.5cmHeight without base 12.5cm
Female Head in Terracotta - India, Gupta Period, 4th-6th Century The head sports large earrings and an elaborate hairstyle. Height with base 17.5cm Height without base 13cm
Anthropomorphic representation in terracotta - North India 1st-3rd century Representation of a seated dwarf man, with a prominent belly and a crowned head. A very similar example, discovered in Mathur[...]
Terracotta head of a female goddess - India, Maurya Empire, 3rd-2nd century BC This type of sculpture was produced in large quantities during the Maurya Empire as an object of devotion. For a similar [...]
Terracotta head of a female goddess - India, Mauryan Empire, 3rd-2nd century BC This type of sculpture was produced in large quantities during the Mauryan Empire as an object of devotion. For a simila[...]
This cup was made during the Majiayao culture, Machang period, around 3000 BC. It represents the high aesthetics of ceramics and the quality of life in the Chinese Neolithic period. It has the exact s[...]
This cup was made during the Majiayao culture, Machang period, around 3000 BC. It represents the high aesthetics of ceramics and the quality of life in the Chinese Neolithic period. It has the exact s[...]
This pair of cups was made during the Majiayao culture, Machang period, around 3000 BC. They represent the high aesthetics of ceramics and the quality of life in the Chinese Neolithic period. They are[...]
This cup was made during the Majiayao culture, Machang period, around 3000 BC. It represents the high aesthetics of ceramics and the quality of life in the Chinese Neolithic period. It has the exact s[...]
This cup was made during the Majiayao culture, Machang period, around 3000 BC. It represents the high aesthetics of ceramics and the quality of life in the Chinese Neolithic period. It has the exact s[...]
This cup was made during the Majiayao culture, Machang period, around 3000 BC. It represents the high aesthetics of ceramics and the quality of life in the Chinese Neolithic period. It has the exact s[...]
This cup was made during the Majiayao culture, Machang period, around 3000 BC. It represents the high aesthetics of ceramics and the quality of life in the Chinese Neolithic period. It has the exact s[...]
Large terracotta Ding tripod vase characterized by its imposing and elegant form, supported by three sturdy feet. The body of the vase is cylindrical in shape with two small, slightly curved vertical [...]
Sculpture of a court lady China Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) terracotta sculpture with green and brown glaze Represents a court lady in a green and brown dress with a bun on her head Dimensions: 20 x 5 x [...]
Polychrome terracotta vase HU dynasty HAN earlier 2nd-1st century BC. Polychrome painted terracotta with archaic motifs, yellow and ochre highlighted with white. Intertwined scroll decorations with ar[...]
Sculpture of a Court Lady in terracotta, HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 ACPolychrome painted terracottaRepresents a lady in imperial court dress, polychrome red, white and brown slipDimensions 42 x 20 x 15 cm[...]
Sculpture of a Court Lady in terracotta, HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 ACPolychrome painted terracottaThe sculpture is made with a removable headRepresents a seated lady in imperial court dress, polychrome r[...]
Sculpture of a horseman in terracotta HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 AC Mingqi in polychrome painted terracotta Represents a lady in court dress perched on a horse Excellent condition, no restoration has been[...]
Janiform funerary idol known as the "master of animals" - Luristan (Louristan), 1100-700 BCAndré Godard proposed an interpretation as being the representation of Gilgamesh or Enkidu. Mounted on a tubu[...]
Funerary idol representing two ibexes (ibex) - Luristan (louristan), 1100-700 BC Representing a pair of ibexes facing each other, their paws clasping two rings and mounted on a tubular base with a bel[...]
China, Han Dynasty (-206 + 220 CE), rare and superb set of three gilt bronze weights. The first is circular in shape, decorated with two tiger heads. The second is oval in shape, decorated with a chim[...]
ARCHAEOLOGY Superb and LARGE TERRACOTTA VASE FROM THE HAN DYNASTY (-206 BC; + 220 AD) The piece is originally only partially glazed creating surprise in the reading of this dark and shinier covering[...]
Bronze Age Archaeological Lot - Levantine Countries 3rd-2nd Millennium BC A bow stretcher with two rings and a ram's head. 2 circular pendants. A couple of man and woman embracing. 8 types of star nut[...]
Long bronze sword with a pommel called "with ears" - Archaic Persia, Luristan (Louristan), 1st Iron Age, circa 1200-1000 BC This sword comes from an old Belgian collection formed in the 1970s. Slight [...]
A beautifully crafted water jug with a dark glaze and a stylized owl. Such jars were used to store water in the ancient Khmer period, around 1200-1300. A fine piece of archaeology in perfect condition[...]
Schist sculpture depicting the cult of the three jewels (triratna) - Greco-Buddhist culture of Gandhara, 1st-3rd century AD The sculpture depicts 4 disciples worshipping the triratna (the three jewels[...]
Standing Bodhisattva Statuette
Kashmir, India, 11th century
Stone
H. 11 cm
This stone statuette represents a standing Bodhisattva, characteristic of Kashmiri art in the 11th century. The eleganc[...]
Small circular jar with globular belly in glazed earthenware with brown glaze decorated with a frieze on the upper rim. These small jars were originally intended to contain alcohol. Very beautiful tim[...]
Interesting circular jar with globular belly in glazed earthenware with brown glaze decorated with a frieze on the upper part. These small jars were originally intended to contain alcohol. Very beauti[...]
Glazed vase with a very beautiful iridescent and shiny monochrome water green color (Celadon). An object of archaeology 221-581 AD, the vase is in very good condition. Height: 27.5 cm. Diameter: 23 cm[...]
Statuette Depicting a Dancer
Cambodia, Khmer Period, 12th–13th Century
Bronze
H. 13 cm
H. with base : 18 cm
Provenance:
Private Collection, Paris
Published:
Exhibition Catalog: La Reine [...]
Five bronze belt plaques depicting fantastical animals.
China, Liao Dynasty, 10th–12th century.
Gilded and engraved bronze with a beautiful patina.
Dimensions of each plaque: 4.1 x 3.8 cm.
Total[...]
Large bronze offering steamer HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 AC The steamer is made up of three parts, a bowl, a semi-covered cup and an inverted bowl pierced with grids This steamer was used for cooking food[...]
Offering steamer in bronze HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 AC The steamer is made up of three parts, a bowl, a semi-covered cup and an inverted bowl pierced with grid-shaped holes This steamer was used for coo[...]
Tang Dynasty terracotta sculpture terracotta painted with white slip represents a soldier Intact condition (no restoration has been done) dimensions 36 x 12 x 8 cm
Polychrome ceramic cup Iran, Nichapour, 10th century Hemispherical body in clay ceramic with polychrome engobé decoration on a cream background of four intertwined medallions decorated with colored ba[...]
Very beautiful terracotta vase with slip and polychromies, called "Cocon". These vases were very widespread during the Han Dynasty, they were found in different sizes and filled with wine. They were g[...]
Archaic bronze vase on pedestal from the Western Zhou dynasty (1100-771 BC) Exterior walls decorated with friezes of Taotie masks in relief incised. Below, an inscription is engraved in the bronze On [...]
Pair of funerary urns with ovoid body, high cylindrical neck molded with a decoration of Taoist sages and coiled dragons in fine porcelain stoneware with a monochrome creamy white celadon glaze finely[...]
Polychrome terracotta vase HU HAN dynasty earlier 2nd-1st century BC. Polychrome painted terracotta with archaic blue, yellow and ocher motifs enhanced with white. Decorated with volutes interspersed [...]
Bronze vase called "HU" HAN dynasty earlier 2nd-1st century BC. Taotie mask decoration serving as a fixing point for the rings. Bronze with very beautiful ferruginous red patina. Missing a ring and th[...]
Important fibula in gilded bronze China period of the Han dynasty (206BC - 220AC) Zoomorphic sculpture Represents a Chilong decorated with archaic motifsThe gilding on bronze was very rare and atteste[...]
earthenware vase cites HU earlier HAN dynasty 2nd-1st century BC polychrome painted terracotta in very good condition Taotie mask decorations in relief fixing rings on two walls. The walls painted wit[...]
Nice set composed of a rider on his horse accompanied by his groom. The whole is in glazed terracotta. The rider is dressed in a long coat and a cape and is wearing a hat. The horse is plucked and has[...]
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