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Portable Buddhist Altar, China, Northern Wei Dynasty
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Pre AD 1000 item# 262503 (stock# 1-0028)
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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
cell. 06.70.73.32.84
Euros 250
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Small altar resting on four legs, representing Buddha, in seemingly "abhaya mudra" or "abhaya and varada mudra" (hands posture expressing charity, blessing and protection) sitting cross-legged on an elevated throne backed by a "mandorla" (pointed halo or aureole). Gilt bronze, with nice reddish-green patina, encrusted in some areas. China, Northern Wei Period (386~534 A.D.). Height: 1 15/16" (4,9cm). Top of aureole missing (old accident), otherwise good conditi ...click for details
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Belt Hook, Tibet, 19th C.
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Pre 1900 item# 264044 (stock# 1-0059)
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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
cell. 06.70.73.32.84
Euros 150
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Belt hook with rectangular plate decorated with forged pierced through design of a dragon in clouds, attached to a large loop. Gilt iron. Tibet, 19th century. Length (4 5/16" (11 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand that enhances its beauty. Obvious signs of use and age, some oxidization, gilding partly gone, otherwise good condition.
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Face Mask, Congo, Lwalwa Peoples
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Pre 1940 item# 264398 (stock# 1-0080)
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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
cell. 06.70.73.32.84
Price on request
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Large mask with round coiffe, small ears, concave face with oval pierced through eyes, long triangular nose in relief, small cylindrical mouth also in relief, pointed chin. Wood, with dark-brown glossy patina and traces of white pigment in the recesses. Africa, D.R. Congo/Angola, Lulua Peoples, Lwalwa tribal sub-group. Height: 15 1/4" (39 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Obvious signs of wear and age, old local restoration at lower left side of chin, erosion in some ...click for details
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Belt Hook, China, Warring States Period
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Pre AD 1000 item# 264650 (stock# 1-0082)
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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
cell. 06.70.73.32.84
Euros 190
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Belt hook with a dragon head at its top, and a rounded body, and with a button at the back for attachment to the leather belt. Bronze, green patina, partly encrusted, with reddish areas (a sign of great age). China, Warring States Period (475~221 B.C.). Height: 2 5/8" (6,6 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom plexi stand. A slight dent was made at the lower front side (see photo) during excavation, otherwise condition is very good.
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Protective Deity, Himalayas
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Pre 1900 item# 264863 (stock# 1-0090)
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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
cell. 06.70.73.32.84
Euros 350
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Statue of a protective deity, squatting on a rounded base, hands in praying posture. Wood, brownish patina. Himalayan Region, early 19th century, probably earlier. Height: 13 1/4" (33 cm). Obvious signs of great age, erosion, age cracks, otherwise good condition. Note: this statue was located in a house, to ward off evil spirits. NOTE: this statue is part of several pieces which were collected in the Himalayan Region from 1974 to 1979.
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