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Statue of a Taoist Dignitary, China, Ming Dynasty Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Pre 1700 item# 263282 (stock# 1-0037)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 1700
Statue of a Taoist dignitary in formal attire, holding his mandarin tablet("hu" in Chinese language) in both hands, and standing on a square pedestal resting on four feet. The face bears a strong Tang Dynasty stylistic influence. Bronze, with dark-gren patina, and remnants of the original gilding. The statue was cast in China during the Ming Dynasty (1368~1644 A.D.). Height: 10 1/8" (25,7cm). The piece is very heavy. Small casting defects at the base of the neck, otherwise very go ...click for details

Bracelet, Philippines, Ifugao Peoples Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Folk Art: Pre 1700 item# 263827 (stock# 1-0045)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 50
Small bracelet made of glass, found in an archeological digging. Philippines, Luzon Island, Ifugao Peoples. Dimensions: outside diameter: around 2 1/2" (around 6,5cm), inside diameter: around 2" (5 cm). Obvious signs of a long stay underground, large calcification and soil stains, otherwise good condition.

Belt Hook, China, Warring States Period Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Pre AD 1000 item# 264650 (stock# 1-0082)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 190
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.

Bronze Ink Pot, Nepal, 18th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Pre 1800 item# 265159 (stock# 1-0093)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 195
Ink pot of circular shape resting on a semi-spheric base. The whole piece is decorated, on its lid with a geometric design, on its body with a double dragon (on one side) and foliage and geometric design (on both sides), and on its base with a lotus and geometric design. The pot has one loop on both upper sides of its body, to which a double chain is attached. Bronze, fine dark-green patina, partly encrusted. Himalayan Region, Nepal, 18th century. Height: 4 1/2" (11,5 cm). Obvious signs of ...click for details

Stone Seal, Persia, Ca. 6th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone: Pre AD 1000 item# 265521 (stock# 1-0101)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 160
Dome-shaped seal, with incised design of a male bust in profile. Hole pierced throughout for attachement to a necklace. Agate, with deep calcification due to a long stay underground. Persia, Sassanian Period, 5th/6th century A.D. Height: 1 3/4" (2 cm). The seal is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand which bears a patinated plaster imprint of the incised design. Erosion and a few tiny chips, otherwise very good condition.

Shell Bracelet, Philippines, Ifugao Peoples Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Folk Art: Pre 1900 item# 267288 (stock# 1-0110)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 120
Bracelet made from a large shell, found in an archeological digging. Philippines, Luzon Island, Ifugao Peoples. Dimensions: outside diameter: around 3" (7,7 cm), inside diameter: around 2" (5 cm). Obvious signs of a long stay underground, some calcification and soil stains, otherwise good condition. Collected in 1978.

Amber Snuff Bottle, China, Late 19th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Pre 1900 item# 304178 (stock# 1-0153)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 250
Amber snuff bottle, carved in relief with a design of a dragon climbing on mountains. Partly coral stopper, tortoise shell spoon. China, late 19th century. Height (without stopper): 2 1/16" (5,2 cm). The piece is offered with its custom made box. Very good condition.

Porcelain Snuff Bottle, China, 19th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Pre 1837 VR item# 304180 (stock# 1-0154)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 150
Snuff bottle of classical rounded shape, flat sides and with a "tao tie" mask on each shoulder. Dark blue glazed porcelain. Coral, silver and brass stopper with bone spoon. China, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height (without stopper): 2 9/16" (6,5 cm). Erosion all over, extremely tiny chip at base, otherwise good condition.

Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 19th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Pre 1900 item# 305048 (stock# 1-0157)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 195
Glass snuff bottle of rounded shape, flat sides, stylized "tao tie" mask on each shoulder. Decor painted inside: obverse: a crane beneath a gnarled pine tree and beside a mythical mushroom; reverse: a mountainous landscape, surmounted by 6 Chinese characters. Unsigned. Mother-of -pearl and silver stopper, white metal spoon. China, 19th century. Height: 2 15/16" (7,5 cm). Chip inside rim, otherwise good condition.

Pink Quartz Snuff Bottle, China, 19th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Pre 1900 item# 305049 (stock# 1-0158)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 320
Snuff bottle, of rounded shape, flat sides, small rim. Pink quartz. Light purple glass stopper, bone spoon. China, 19th century. Height (without stopper): 2" (5 cm). Very good condition despite signs of use and age.

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