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[...]
A rare Chinese cloisonne belt buckle Ming / early Qing, gilt bronze mounts.Condition - Good conditionMeasurement - Width 15 cmSOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITYIt is possible to pay in installmen[...]
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[...]
China, late Ming period, early Qing period, 17th century, superb, rare and very old lacquered and gilded wooden statue representing Kouan Yin, Buddhist goddess of mercy. She is dressed in formal attir[...]
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[...]
A large Antique Chinese bronze incense burner "DING" Ming Dynasty.
The cover formed as cloud scrolls and surrmounted by a Qilin. The sides decorated with Taotie in low relief. Unusual to see decor[...]
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[...]
Lost wax cast bronze monk. The character is represented standing with his hands folded in prayer. The cast iron is coarse, it has numerous defects and holes (circled in the photo), the one in the head[...]
India, 17th century or earlier, very pretty and unusual bronze group made in two parts representing the goddess Durga, wrathful form of Parvati. She is represented in a prabhavali arch surmounted by t[...]
Flared neck, “leiwen” background decoration flanked by two handles in the shape of chilong dragon heads, the rounded body rests on a slightly flared circular foot. Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Beautiful [...]
Large tripod incense burner in bronze China 17th centuryQing dynasty 17th century period Archaic Shang styleRepresents taotie masks in reliefGreen and red patina imitating antique bronzesDimensions 22[...]
Buddha head carved in sandstone. Kingdom of Ayutthaya, 17th century. Solid wood floor. Estate of the merchant and collector Claude de Marteau www.thecdmcollection.be Sold with certificate of provenanc[...]
Superb small carved stone temple traditionally located in front of houses in India. Beautiful decoration of twisted columns and volutes in the upper part. Dimensions height 36 cm width 25 cm depth 18 [...]
Belle sculpture en porcelaine du Japon de la fin du 17 ème siecle représentant un acteur a la silhouette sinueuse , louchant et vêtu de sa robe décorée de chardons et de fleurs dans la plus élaborée p[...]
Anthropmorphic kriss handle in copper alloy
Indonesia, East Java / Island of Bali
16th - 17th Century
Kriss handle representing a female deity represented standing barefoot, legs apart a[...]
Garuda, the king of birds, Vâhana of Vishnu, with outstretched wings, holding the serpent, Naga, in his claws. Small sandstone stele from the Kathmandu valley in Nepal, part of a Newar altar, collecte[...]
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