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Small Statue of a Taoist Deity, China, Ca. 11th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Sculpture: Pre 1492 item# 971715 (stock# 1-0612)
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Small statue of a Taoist deity, in formal attire, standing on a rounded base. Wood, with traces of an original lacquering. China, Tang Dynasty. Height: 6" (15 cm). The statue is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Obvious signs of great age, strong erosion, otherwise good condition.

Sassanian Seal, Persia, Ca. 6th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Pre AD 1000 item# 971714 (stock# 1-0611)
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Agate seal incised to represent a human bust. A hole is pierced through for attachement to a necklace. Persia, Sassanian period (224-642). Height: 3/4" (1,8 cm). The seal is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand on which a patinated plaster imprint has been affixed. Tiny chips, otherwise good condition.

Antique "Ghurra" or "Neti", Himalayas Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1900 item# 971713 (stock# 1-0610)
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Beautifully carved butter churner guide ("Ghurra' or "neti"), decorated with a relief rope and chevron design. Wood, with fine dark-brown patina. Himalayan Region. Length: 11 1/4" (23,5 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Obvious signs of use and age, otherwise very good condition. NOTE: the "ghurra" was collected in situ in the early 1970s, during my 20 year stay in Asia.

Cylinder Seal, Mesopotamia, Ca. 700 B.C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Pre AD 1000 item# 971712 (stock# 1-0609)
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Cylinder seal carved to represent a man and a chimera standing in front of a king or deity sitting on a throne. White stone. Mesopotamia, Neo-Assyrian period (730-660 B.C.). The seal is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand on which a patinated plaster imprint has been affixed. Erosion, otherwise good condition.

Temple Plaque of Vishnu, Nepal, 17th/18th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1700 item# 971458 (stock# 1-0608)
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Repousse plaque representing Hindu God Vishnu, wearing a diadem and dhoti, standing on a lotus, holding his attributes in his four arms. Brass, with nice reddish-green patina. Nepal, 17th/18th century. Height: 9" (22,5 cm). Very good condition despite obvious signs of great age.

Tribal Lute ("Saranghi"), Himalaya, Ca. 19th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1900 item# 971172 (stock# 1-0606)
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Beautiful 4-string lute ("saranghi"), the top in the shape of a head holds the four keys, the body itself is made of two parts of heart shape. Wood, with nice dark-brown glossy patina. The lower part is covered with animal skin affixed with tiny wood pegs. Himalaya, 19th century. Height: 22 1/4" (55,6 cm). The lute is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Obvious signs of use and age, otherwise very good condition. NOTE: this piece was collected in the early 1970s, during my 20 ...click for details

Relief of Goddess Tara, Nepal, 16th/17th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1700 item# 971165 (stock# 1-0605)
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Relief representing Green Tara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, wearing a diadem, a necklace and a dhoti, holding a half open lotus in her left hand. A garland is flowing down from both her shoulders. The deity is sitting in "lila asana" on a lotus. Wood, with fine brownish patina. Nepal, 16th/17th century. Height: 13 1/2" (34 cm). The relief is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Erosion, old restoration on the tip of the nose, old insect infestation (treated, no danger), other ...click for details

Very Old Himalayan Mask Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1800 item# 963235 (stock# 1-0604)
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Very old mask with an elongated face, with moon and sun signs in relief on the forehead, small eyes, long nose, open mouth showing teeth. Wood, with encrusted patina. Nepal, 18th century. Height: 10 1/4" (26,2 cm). The mask is unmounted. Old accident from top to bottom restored locally a long time ago, otherwise good condition. Ex. old European collection.

Nuo Theater Mask, China, Early 19th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Wood: Pre 1837 VR item# 963231 (stock# 1-0602)
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Nuo theater mask representing the smiling Tudigong, the god of the soil and of cereals in ancient Chinese mythology, wearing a formal cap. Wood, with traces of lacquer, fine dark patina. China, early 19th century, maybe older. Height: 11 1/4" (28,5 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Old local restorations from top to bottom, otherwise good condition.

Head of a Lohan, China, Ming Dynasty Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Sculpture: Pre 1492 item# 963087 (stock# 1-0601)
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Head of a "lohan" (or "arhat" in sanscript), his face reflecting a tense, almost suffering, expression. Wood, with traces of its original plastering and colouring, and of some polychrome pigments on the eyebrows and in the mouth. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), maybe earlier. Height: 12 1/4" (31 cm). The head is unmounted. Obvious signs of great age, otherwise very good condition.

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