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Small Wood Relief 3, Nepal, 17th C.
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Pre 1700 item# 996544 (stock# 1-0618)
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(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
Euros 300
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Small architectural element, with an incised conch design framed in a geometric pointed design on top, and a central decor of a niche inside which a Buddhist deity is standing. Tenon at the bottom. Wood, fine dark-brown patina. Nepal, 17th century, maybe earlier. Height: 10" (25 cm). Old insect infestation (treated, no danger), erosion, otherwise good condition.
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Architectural Element, Nepal, 17th C.
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Pre 1700 item# 996550 (stock# 1-0619)
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(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
Euros 500
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Small architectural element, probably part of a tympanum ("torana") of a temple or palace door, of circular shape, carved in relief to represent the Hindu mythical bird Garuda head, flanked with wings, holding the Naga snake in its claws. Wood, with dark-brown encrusted patina. Remnants of red pigment (tika?) on various areas. Mortises at top and bottom sides. Nepal, 17th century, probably earlier. Length: 13 1/4" (34 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Obvio ...click for details
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Unusual Statue of Vairocana, China, Early Ming Dynasty
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Pre 1492 item# 996554 (stock# 1-0621)
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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
Euros 3000
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Rare and unusual statue of Vairocana Buddha, wearing diadem and monk's robes, sitting on an elevated lotus throne, his right hand in "abhaya mudra", his left hand resting on his lap, in didactic gesture. The front bottom side of the throne shows two small assistants (maybe Buddha's two companions, Ananda and Kasyapa) in relief, sitting in "regal repose". The back of the throne is incised with a long inscription (datation). Bronze, with fine encrusted green patina. Chi ...click for details
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Important Head of a Lohan, China, 18th C.
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Pre 1800 item# 1022255 (stock# 1-0623)
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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
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Large head, superbly and realistically carved to represent a disciple of Buddha ("lohan", or "arhat"), in meditation, wearing a cap, his eyes reflecting a profound inner peace. Wood, with superimposed layers of polychromy. Eyes made of glass painted inside. China, early 18th century, maybe earlier. Height: 13 1/4" (34 cm). The head is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Flaking in some areas, old accident at the back (no danger), chip at left cheek, otherwise very go ...click for details
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Gilt Wood Statue of Buddha, China, Ming Dynasty
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Pre 1700 item# 1022260 (stock# 1-0624)
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(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
Euros 2000
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Statue of Buddha Vairocana, in princely attire, wearing a diadem on which a stylized Amithaba is showing in front, in didactic posture, sitting cross-legged on a double lotus throne. Votive box at the back, its lid missing. Lacquered and gilt wood. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Height: 14 1/4" (35,5 cm). Some flaking in a few areas, chip at the chignon, otherwise very good condition.
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