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Statue representing Chao Kung Ming, the Taoist God of Wealth, in his military form, wearing armor, in martial posture, sitting on a throne, holding an ingot in his left hand. Chao Kung Ming is surrounded by his two attributes, the lion on which he rests his right foot and the dragon, the head of which is protruding beside his left foot. At the back, the votive box is open but has kept its content. The statue is made of wood, with traces of the original lacquering and gilding. China, 19th century...

Small reliquary box, of cylindrical shape, with its cupola shaped lid ending in a decorated point at its top. The body of the box is decorated with three floral decorations in relief, surmounting a geometric design also in relief. Silver alloy, with a fine age patina. Remnants of soil encrustations. Pakistan, Graeco-Buddhist art, Gandhara Period, Ca. 1st to 3rd century. Height: 7.8 cm. Old accidents, good condition. NOTE: this reliquary is the last of a collection of reliquary boxes acquired yea...

Mottled green jade snuff bottle, of rounded flat shape. Silver and bronze stopper with a coral insert on its top. Spoon missing. China, 19th century. Height of the bottle without its top: 6,3 cm. Tiny chip on the rim, otherwise very good condition.

Statue of a Buddhist monk, in prayer posture, standing on a lotus resting on stylized clouds. Bronze, with red and green patina. China, Tang Dynasty. Height: 6.7 cm. The statue is nicely mounted on a custom plexi stand. Good condition.

Statue of Buddha Amithaba, in monk's robes, sitting on an elaborate lotus throne, his hands in meditation posture ("abhaya mudra"). Gilt bronze. China, Qing Dynasty, early 19th century. Height: 24.5 cm. Old accident (restored) on the left side of the top of the head, otherwise very good condition.

Small pendant in the shape of a standing horse, with a loop on top of its back for attachement to a necklace. Bronze, green patina in the recesses. China, Ordos Civilization, Ca. 2nd century. Height: 3.7 cm. Length: 4.5 cm. Nicely mounted on a custom plexi stand. Very good condition.

Tibetan snuff bottle of flat shape made of silver with a lavish embossed decor representing Tibetan Tantric Budhism deities, fistly Acala, one of the eight Dharmapalas holding a sword in his right hand on one side, and secondly one of the Dakinis on the other side. Each deity is gilt and backed by a flaming aureola surrounded by a floral design. Other parts of the bottle are partly gilt. The bottle also shows coral and turquoise inserts. The stopper is partly gilt and is decorated with a stylise...

Female figurine, with typical flaring coiffe, hands posture, scarifications all over the body and truncated legs. Wood,eroded with age, with remnants of polychrome pigments. Africa, R.D. Congo, Kuba Peoples, Dengese sub-group. Height: 37 cm. Old restoratins, otherwise good condition.

Large snuff bottle, made of silver, of circular and flat shape, lavishly decorated with animal, floral and geometric design on one side and foliage, lotus and geometric design on the other side. Tiny silver stopper at the end of a small spout on top of the bottle. Opening on one side to allow access to the tobacco powder, with relief stylised lotus decor, on one of the two sides. Fine patina. Tibet, 19th century. Height: 11 cm. Very good cndition.

Tatoo ink pot nicely carved in wood in the shape of a human being, and a child behind him, riding a water buffalo, the adult holding a bucket on his head. Fine age patina. Indonesia, Sumatra Island, Batak ethnic group. Height: 12.2 cm. Very good condition.

Rare and important head of a bearded centurion wearing his helmet, his face showing a strong and fierce expression. Polychrome wood. Eyes made of glass painted inside. Of Spanish origin, dating back to the 18th century, this head was found in the Philipines in 1978. Height: 30.3 cm. Old accidents and restorations mostly around the helmet (see photos), otherwise very good condition. NOTE: This head belonged originally to a large statue which was displayed beside a large crucifix.

Statue of a traditional god, probably representing Kuan Ti or Kuan Yu, God of War, in formal garb, with a martial posture, sitting on a throne. Wood, with traces of the original gilding. Remnants of animal hair under nose and chin, to represent mustache and beard. At the back of the statue, the votive box is till closed. China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. Height: 22.7 cm. Abrasion due to age, right arm partly missing, otherwise good condition.

Statue of a demonic spirit or "yaksha" ("yeh cha"), in formal attire, standing on a square base, holding a ring on his left hand and what remains of a spear in his right hand. Wood, with traces of the original lacquer. Remains of animal hair under the nose and chin, meant to represent mustache and beard. Votive box at the back, with its lid and contents missing. China, Qing Dynasty, 18th century. Height: 23.8 cm. Abrasion due to age, left side of base and left foot partly missing, otherwise good...

Small screen of rectangular shape, with an engraved decor of foliage and flowers. Slightly mottled jade. The screen is resting on an elaborated wood stand. China, 19th century. Height of the screen: 8 cm. Total height including the stand: 12.5 cm. Very good condition.

Rare shaman's mask of square shape, with openwork horns, eyes and mouth, moon shaped scarifications on the cheeks and small round ears. Wood, with dark-brown patina. Nepal, early 20th century. Height: 28 cm. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Good condition.

A fine pair of small jars, with their lid. Jade, of light celadon color, with inclusions, particularly on one of them with reddish color. China, Qing Dynasty, 18th century. Height: 3.5 cm. Diameter: 4 cm. Tiny chips on the rims (barely visible), otherwise very good condition.

Belt hook made of bronze, with fine geometric design in relief at the base and on the stem. Button at the back for attachment to a belt. Green and red encrusted patina. China, Warring States period (-475/-221). Height: 5.6 cm. Very good condition.

Ceramic bowl of light celadon color, with carved decor of geometric design. Traces of the original silver lining around the rim. China, Song dynasty period (960-1279). Diameter: 17.3 cm. Height: 5.4 cm. Very good condition