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Celadon Ceramic Cup 5, China, Ming Dynasty Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Pre 1700 item# 382468 (stock# 1-0240)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 190
Celadon colour small ceramic cup with crackled glazing, rounded rim. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.). Diameter: 4 7/8" (12,5 cm). Tiny firing defects, otherwise very good condition.

Peking Glass Snuff Bottle, China, 19th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Pre 1900 item# 382469 (stock# 1-0241)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 290
Snuff bottle of classical rounded flat shape, nicely curved neck, decorated with a "tao tie" mask on each shoulder. Peking glass, with a nice ruby colour. Silver stopper with turquoise and coral inserts, spoon missing. China, 19th century, maybe earlier. Height (without stopper): 2 7/8" (7,3 cm). Slight erosion all over, tiny dent on one face (tiny bubble?), otherwise good condition.

Halberd Point, China, Warring States Period Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Pre AD 1000 item# 386705 (stock# 1-0248)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 SOLD
Halberd point, horizontal blade, its inverted L-shape back being used for attachment to a wooden staff (now long gone). Archaic characters are still visible on the lower part of the piece (see last photo). Bronze, with partly encrusted green and red patina and traces of blue oxidization. China Warring States Period (475-211 B.C.). Length: 8 1/4" (21 cm). The halberd point is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand that enhances its beauty. Obvious signs of use and great age, chips on the blad ...click for details

Sutra Book Lock 4, Tibet, 17th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1700 item# 386718 (stock# 1-0250)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 125
Sutra book lock, cast in the shape of a small rectangular relief showing at its center the Buddha sitting in "bumisparsa mudra" beside a stupa, the whole scene framed and flanked by a standing lion on both sides. Square opening on top and bottom for attachment. Bronze, with fine green and red patina. Tibet, 17th century. Height: 1 7/8" (4,8 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Very good condition despite overall erosion due to use and great age. Note: such impl ...click for details

Sutra Book Lock 5, Tibet, 17th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1700 item# 386722 (stock# 1-0251)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 150
Sutra book lock, cast in the shape of a small rectangular relief showing at its center the Buddha, in "bumisparsa mudra", sitting on a lotus, with five tiny holes allowing the insertion of a semi-precious stone (probably coral) surrounding him. The whole relief is framed and flanked by a vertical geometric decor on each side. Square opening on top and bottom for attachment. Bronze, with fine reddish-green patina. Tibet, 17th century. Height: 1 7/8" (4,8 cm). The piece is nicely mo ...click for details

Sutra Book Lock 6, Tibet, 18th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1800 item# 386724 (stock# 1-0252)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 150
Sutra book lock, cast in relief in the shape of a mythical monster head resting on two paws and surmounted by the Tibetan symbols of sun and moon. Square opening on top and bottom for attachment. Bronze, with partly encrusted dark-green patina. Tibet, 18th century, maybe earlier. Height: 2" (5 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. A superbly cast piece in excellent condition. Note: such implement was used to lock the straps that kept a sutra book (a book containing Buddhi ...click for details

Sutra Book Lock 7, Tibet, 17th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1700 item# 386725 (stock# 1-0253)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 125
Sutra book lock cast in the shape of an H, with a Tibetan "dorje" (or "vajra") placed horizontally at its center. Square opening at top and bottom for attachment. Bronze, with partly encrusted greenish patina. Tibet, 17th century, maybe earlier. Height: 1 5/8" (4,2 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Erosion due to great age, otherwise good condition. Note: such implement was used to lock the straps that kept a sutra book (a book containing Buddhist ...click for details

Shell Breastplate, Papua, early 20th C. Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Pre 1910 item# 399591 (stock# 1-0255)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 350
Breastplate made of a large central shell surrounded by smaller shells on either side, the whole group attached to a textile narrow belt to the back of which numerous pairs of cauries are also attached. Papua New Guinea, Southern Highlands, early 20th century, maybe earlier. Length (belt): around 37" (92,5 cm). A few side shells maybe missing, otherwise very good condition. Ex. old European collection.

Statue of the God of the North, China, Ming Dynasty Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Pre 1700 item# 409826 (stock# 1-0282)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 700
Statue of the God of the North, in formal robes, sitting on a throne, and surmounting his attributes, the tortoise and the snake, hidden in rocks. Opening at the back for votive texts or offerings, lid now gone. Gilt wood. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.). Height: 10 1/2" (26,7 cm). Gilding flaked in some areas, traces of soot all over due to close exposure to temple candles smoke, nose chipped, otherwise good condition. Note: The God of the North, or Northern Emperor, is an important a ...click for details

Small Architectural Ornament, Himalayan Region Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Pre 1800 item# 422002 (stock# 1-0287)
click for details		AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques (0033) 6.70.73.32.84 Euros 175
Small architectural ornament, carved in the shape of a Garuda, standing under a triangular platform with his wings open. Wood, fine dark patina. Nepal, 18th century, probably earlier. Height: 4 1/8" (10,5 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Old traces of woodworm work (no danger), large chip on right side of platform, otherwise good condition. Note: in Hindu religion, Garuda is a demigod, half man half eagle, who carries god Vishnu.

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