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Important Head of Buddha, China, Tang Dynasty Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre AD 1000 item# 741575 (stock# 1-0538)
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Head of Buddha, his face reflecting a profound inner serenity. Marble, with signs of a long stay underground. China, Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.). Height: 9" (23 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Several chips and dents, otherwise very good condition. Ex. old European collection. NOTE: the piece is quite heavy; we thus recommend to consult us on shipping costs.

Small Celadon Cup, China, Song Dynasty Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1492 item# 736397 (stock# 1-0535)
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Exquisite small cup, of very thin ceramic, making it almost translucent. Light celadon colour. China, Song Dynasty (960-1279). Diameter: 4 2/8" (10,7 cm), height: 3/4" (1,8 cm). Very good condition.

Ceramic Vase, China, Ca.13th C. Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1492 item# 736046 (stock# 1-0529)
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Small vase with a long neck surmounting a semi-globular body, itself resting on a flaring foot. Ceramic, with light celadon colour, traces of brownish soil encrustations under the glaze in some areas. China, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). Height: 5 3/4" (15 cm). Very good condition.

"Oriental Art of India, Nepal, Tibet", by M.J. Ridley Catalogue: Archives: Collectibles: Pre 1980 item# 734891 (stock# 1-0527)
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"Oriental Art of India, Nepal, Tibet, for pleasure & investment", by Michael J. Ridley. Published by John Gifford Ltd. London. 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket. 5 5/8"x8 3/4" (14x22 cm). 195 pages. Numerous illustrations in black and white and color (drawings and photos). Dust jacket slightly worn, otherwise very good condition.

Indo-Tibetan Bronzes, by Ulrich Von Schroeder Catalogue: Archives: Collectibles: Pre 1990 item# 724751 (stock# 1-0519)
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"Indo-Tibetan Bronzes", by Ulrich Von Schroeder. Visual Dharma Publications Ltd. Hong Kong. First edition, 1981. 576 pages. Numerous illustrations, maps, mostly black and white but some in color. In its original blue box, the book is bound in red. Excellent condition, like new, except for the box which is slightly cracked at its top (repairable). Note 1: this very famous book, the result of a 16 year study of Buddhist art, is the first full-length publication concerning the stylistic ...click for details

Small Bronze Vase, Japan, 19th C. Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1837 VR item# 705525 (stock# 1-0490)
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Exquisite small vase of baluster shape, with incised floral design together with relief decor of flowers and a bird. Bronze, with fine dark green patina, relief decor with silver, gold and copper inlay. Japan, 19th century. Height: 3 1/2" (8,5 cm). Minute dents on neck and base, otherwise very good condition. Ex. old French collection.

Statue of Amida Buddha, Japan, 18th C. Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1800 item# 699582 (stock# 1-0478)
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Statue of Amida Buddha (the Buddha of Meditation), in monk's robes, standing in appeasing posture on a high double lotus throne stand, backed by an aureola ("mandorla"). Wood, with numerous traces of the original gilding. The statue, the aureola and the stand were carved and are mounted separately, and are mounted together via tenons and mortises. Japan, 18th century. Height: 19 6/8" (49,5 cm). Hands missing, old restoration (no real blemish) at the back of the stand, otherwi ...click for details

Very Old & Unusual Mask, Ivory Coast, Dan Peoples Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1960 item# 686609 (stock# 1-0473)
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Unusual face mask of elongated shape, round pierced through eyes, long and thin nose, open mouth in relief, small chin. Irregular holes around the rim. Wood, dark-brown semi glossy patina. Africa, Ivory Coast, Dan Peoples. Height: 9 5/8" (24,5 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Old insect infestation in some areas (no danger), old and local restoration at forehead and chin (barely visible), otherwise very good condition.

Archaistic Vase, China, Ming Dynasty Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1700 item# 684614 (stock# 1-0472)
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Small vase of baluster shape, with archaistic geometric design in relief on its body, and a dragon head shaped handle on each side. Bronze, with reddish-green patina. China, Ming Dynasty Period (1368-1644). Height: 2 7/8" (7,3 cm). Very good condition. A superb and a rather rare little piece, a perfect casting.

Statue of Buddha, China, Early Ming Dynasty Catalogue: Archives: Regional Art: Pre 1492 item# 679115 (stock# 1-0466)
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Statue of Buddha wearing diadem, in full regalia, his hands in didactic posture, sitting cross-legged on a double lotus throne. Wood, with large remnants of the original gilding. China, early Ming Dynasty (14th century), probably earlier. Height: 10 1/2" (26 cm). Several old accidents, but good condition considering the statue very old age.

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