Bronze vase with ears in the shape of mythical animal masks. The vase is decorated with relief chiseled decorations in the form of archaic friezes with a tāotiè motif, used in China since the ancient [...]
Two ridge tile statuettes, Sancai terracotta, China - Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) depicting the immortals Li Teguai with his attributes an iron crutch and a gourd and He Xiangu with a lotus scepter.
Shiva in the form of the warrior Khandoba, holding his sword in his right hand and a bowl containing bhang, his favorite drink, in his left. Beside him is his consort Mahalasa with the same attributes[...]
Bronze (copper alloy) representation of Avalokiteshvara, late Sukhothai style. Kingdom of Siam, 17th/18th century or earlier. A rare image of the bodhisattva of infinite compassion, as Theravada Buddh[...]
Statuette representing the Buddha seated in a meditation position (padmāsana), his right hand touching the earth in the gesture of taking the earth as a witness (bhūmisparśa mudrā). He wears a headdre[...]
Pair of incense-burning Fô dogs, mouths open, the foreleg raised. Removable head. Cast iron with traces of polychromy. China. Ming Dynasty. 1368 to 1644.
Life-size stucco Buddha head, Siam, Ayutthaya Kingdom, 17th century. Numerous successive layers of gilding can be seen on the face as well as peeling. On the remains of the ushnisha, in the curls and [...]
Bronze statuette with traces of lacquer and gilding, Avalokiteshvara seated in padmasana, hands sketching a mudra, crowned and adorned with jewels. Perforations on the back, small losses. Late Ming dy[...]
ANCIENT STATUETTE OF THE BUDDHA, SILVER ALLOY, AYUTTHAYA KINGDOM, THAILAND, 17TH–18TH CENTURY Depicted seated in padmāsana, legs crossed in the lotus posture, the Buddha presents a right hand extended[...]
A rare large painted and parcel gilt bronze figure of a Heavenly King or a guardian.Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
The figure with headgear standing on a base, ribbons flowing from his armor, holding [...]
Very large Buddha standing in the position of the gesture of absence of fear, of protection "abhaya mùdra". Teak wood (?) monoxyl. Style of Luang Prabang, Laos, 17th century. This gesture evokes the e[...]
A splendid Antique Chinese carved wood figure of Shoulao holding his staff and fan, Ming dynasty C17th, later wood stand. Lovely genuine patina.Period - 17th century Condition - Old repair to right ha[...]
Bust of Buddha with a serene expression, his hair arranged in fine curls topped with the uhsnisha cranial protuberance, symbolizing his knowledge. Lacquered and gilded beige sandstone. Ayutthaya Kingd[...]
Harnessed horse with all four legs on the ground on a terrace. Terracotta with monochrome yellow ochre glaze. China. Ming Dynasty. 1368 to 1644. Minor damage to the ear tips.
Buddha Maravijaya dressed in a monastic robe and wearing a tiered crown. Gilded dry lacquer on the face and polychrome sulfide inlays. Burma. Kingdom of the Shan States. 17th century.
A Chinese bronze incense figure depicting Guanyin holding a lotus blossom, sublime tranquil expression. Period - 17th century, Ming/Qing dynastyCondition - Good condition Measurement - Height 19 cmSOL[...]
Very beautiful bronze wine container with green excavation patina Zhou style with archaic motifs and chimera heads on the handles Ming period 17th century or older Former French collection
Charming genuinly old Ancient Thai bronze Phra Chai Buddha Ayutthaya period XVII / XVIII éme. Nice patina which shows that it has been buried for many years. .Measurement - Height 18 cmSOLD WITH A CE[...]
This bronze sculpture depicts the god of literature Kui Xing standing on a mythical fish-dragon. In his left hand, he holds an ink stick or stone for spreading ink, and in his right hand, he probably [...]
Buddha Shakyamuni shown seated in Bhumisparsha Mudra known as the Earth Touching Position. This gesture represents the Buddha's moment of awakening as he claims the earth as witness to his enlightenme[...]
Shakyamuni Buddha shown seated in Bhumisparsha Mudra, known as the Earth-Touching Pose. This gesture represents the Buddha's moment of awakening as he claims the earth as a witness to his enlightenmen[...]
A small Thai Ayutthaya bronze head of a crowned and bejewelled Buddha mounted on a wood base. Traces of original gilding. Height of the bronze: 9.8 cm. Total height including base: 15.2 cm. Period - 1[...]
Bronze Buddha Lost wax casting with traces of gilding Position of appeasement of relatives Siam, Ayuthya kingdom Ban Phlu Luang dynasty 17th century Height 42cm without the base
A pair of antique Chinese temple door supports or brackets, Qing Dynasty period, 17th/18th century, stone with carvings of Fo dogs or Buddhist lions, seated on tanggu (ceremonial drums) on large pedes[...]
Antique Buddha in lacquered wood with remains of gilding. He is seated on a lotus flower base in the posture of Bhumisparsha mudra (taking the Earth to witness). Erosions, traces of fire from ritual u[...]
A bronze ‘scholar and boy’ brush rest and paperweight.
China, late Ming dynasty to early Qing dynasty, 17th century.
Cast in the form of a reclining scholar on a flat irregular base, an ewer and a[...]
Statuette of Ganesh represented with four arms, copper alloy, India, Orissa (Odisha), 17th century. Dimensions: H 8.5 cm x W 5 cm x D 4 cm Weight 354 grams Provenance: Estate of the collector and Asia[...]
Head of the Buddha sketching a slight smile, half-closed eyes expressing serenity, hair formed of fine curls braided in a bun. Height 30 cm, with the base 43 cm. Beige sandstone, Siam XVI—XVII century[...]
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley16th – 17th century Rare representation of Kali in her Chamunda aspect. She is represented in a terrifying form, with an emaciated face adorned with a third eye, a skeletal body[...]
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
16th – 17th century
Rare representation of Shiva in his wrathful aspect, Bhairava. He is represented in a terrifying form, his grimacing face adorned with the third eye. [...]
Japan, early Edo period (1603-1868), rare and very old statue of the Shinto god depicted standing, in formal attire, arms in prayer posture. This superb sculpture is in good condition except for the e[...]
Antique bronze covered pot or bowl, Burma, Taungû / Nyaungyan periods (16th / 17th century) Provenance: Estate of the Asian art dealer and collector Claude de Marteau Sold with certificate of provenan[...]
A Chinese bronze ‘boy’ incense stick holder figure, Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
The finely cast figure of a boy standing on a lozenge-shaped base in a wide-legged stance holding a Ding tripod censer [...]
Buddha Head - Thailand, Ayutthaya Kingdom, 17th Century
Buddha head in bronze with green-brown patina on a Plexiglas base. The serene divinity, half-closed eyes, elongated earlobes.
The head adorn[...]
Bronze vase with a beautiful natural patina. The decoration shows meanders and archaic Chinese motifs.
China, Ming-Qing dynasty, 17th - 18th century.
Height 22.5 cm, diameter 11 cm.
Relativel[...]
A fine Chinese bronze vase with lion handles.
Qing dynasty, 17th century.
The squat body resting on a spreading foot, with two finely-cast leonine mask handles applied to the shoulder and up the t[...]
Rare Chinese cast iron sculpture depicting a Prince riding a Leo-Fu seated in the Vitarka Mudra position who seems to bless with his right hand. Ming period. Polychromy and gilding have survived the c[...]
A large important bronze Buddha. Siam region, Ayutthaya school 16th-17th century The Buddha all in bronze, headless, with a beautiful patina, dressed in monastic robes. This bronze sculpture reveals a[...]
A well-modeled bronze figure of Liu Hai. The young Immortal stands with long flowing sleeves and his right foot resting on a double gourd from which issues a winding trail of smoke. He dangles a silve[...]
Shakyamuni Buddha head in sandstone, Thailand (formerly Siam), Ayutthaya Kingdom, 17th century
Thai Buddha head (Ayutthaya Kingdom) from the 17th century sculpted on sandstone with a serene and del[...]
An Antique Chinese Bronze Figure holding a incesne stick holder, Ming Dynasty. C17th.
Period - 17th century;
Condition - The feet are bent. Wear commensurate with age.
Measurement - Height 1[...]
India, Tamil Nadu region, 17th-18th century, superb and unusual architectural element from a temple or residence belonging to upper castes. It is decorated with a Yali, an animal with a lion's body an[...]
Buddha made of polychrome wood with remains of gilding. Shakyamuni Buddha is seated in the lotus position, his hands arranged in the gesture of bhumisparsha or calling the earth to witness. The figure[...]
These two gun handles were separated from the gun carriage by sawing. They are made of cast yellow bronze. They represent two powerful threatening dragons. Although they were discovered in Japan, they[...]
This excellent bronze head of Shiva dating from the 17th - 18th century is a mukhalinga, which literally means "lingam with a face". Lingams are phallic eggs and the non-representational form of Shiva[...]
A very unusual Chinese bronze incense burner with inscription 锦上添花 - the icing on the cake! Song/Ming period.
Period - 17th century or earlier
Measurement - Height 10 cm Diameter 16 cm
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A CHINESE/TIBET INCENSE BURNER DECORATED WITH TWO SMILING FACES OF PATT AND OTHERS, DARK PATINATED BRONZE, PROBABLY FROM THE HIMALAYAN REGION. HEIGHT: 7.8 CM. WIDTH: 12.5 CM. DIAMETER: 9 CM, FOOT: 6.3[...]
The deity is presented standing with his hands together in a position of prayer. It is carved from a solid piece of wood, lacquered black and gilded with gold leaf. The crown and the jewels are made o[...]
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