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Bronze Ring, Luristan, 9th C. B.C.
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Pre AD 1000 item# 672339 (stock# 1-0462)
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Superb ring with a ram head on its top, and a leaping tiger on each side. Loop at upper side of the back. Bronze, with green, partly encrusted, patina. Iran, Luristan Culture, Ca. 9th century B.C. Dimensions: height: 3 5/16" (8,3 cm), width: 3 1/4" (8,5 cm). Very good condition despite a tiny chip at the ram's right antler. A very fine piece. Ex. old French collection.
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Face mask, R.D. Congo, Ngbaka Peoples
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Pre 1950 item# 672303 (stock# 1-0455)
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Face mask, hair, nose and ears carved in relief, the rest of the features deeply incised, except for the pierced-through mouth which gives the mask a simian expression. Wood, with fine dark-brown glossy patina. Africa, R.D. Congo, Ngbaka Peoples. Height: 10 1/2" (26,5 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Obvious signs of use and age, otherwise very good condition.
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Jade Archer's Ring, China, Han Dynasty
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Pre AD 1000 item# 672299 (stock# 1-0454)
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Archer's ring, of cylindrical shape, with a flat side. Green jade, with brown inclusion on the flat side. China, Han Dynasty Period (-206/+220). Dimensions: height: 1 1/16" (2,7 cm), diameter: 1 3/16" (3,2 cm). Some tiny chips due to a long use and a great age, otherwise good condition.
NOTE: in ancient China, archer's rings were used to protect the archer's thumb against a potential wound by the bow string.
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Very Old Mask, Mali, Bamana peoples
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Pre 1920 item# 664197 (stock# 1-0448)
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Very old "warka" mask, of elongated triangular shape, with relief forehead and eyes, very long nose, tiny mouth, ending in a pointed chin. Eyes are pierced through. Wood, with greyish patina. Africa, Mali, Bamana Peoples. Height: 14 1/2" (36 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand which enhances its strange beauty. Some parts missing on the forehead, old insect infestation on the left side (no danger), large chip at the back of the top, several age cracks, erosion ...click for details
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Statue of a Lohan, China, Ming Dynasty
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Pre 1700 item# 660104 (stock# 1-0445)
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Statue representing a "lohan" (Buddhist holy man), in monk's robes, his hands hidden in his sleeves, sitting in "bhadrasana" (so-called "european" seated posture). Wood, with remnants of the original lacquering. China, early Ming Dynasty Period (1368-1644), maybe earlier. Height: 8 1/4" (21 cm). The statue is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Obvious signs of use and age, right foot missing, otherwise good condition.
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Bronze Plaque, China, Ordos Culture
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Pre AD 1000 item# 660077 (stock# 1-0442)
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Round plaque ending in a point, with two sloping sides, and a mythical animal bust at the center. Two loops for attachment beneath. Bronze, with partly encrusted green patina, remnants of soil encrustation beneath. China, Han Dynasty Period (-206/+220), Ordos Culture. Dimensions: length: 4 1/2" (11,5 cm), height (at animal head level): 1 1/2" (3,5 cm). Very good condition. A rare piece.
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