12th C. Indonesian Majapahit Kneeling Male Figure
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**Originally Listed At $500**
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the island of Java, Majapahit Empire, ca. 1293 to 1527 CE. An impressive pottery figure of a kneeling man with his hands on his lap. Gazing forward from heavy-lidded eyes, the fascinating figure presents a naturalistic visage with a broad nose, prominent nasolabial folds, and full lips, all flanked by a pair of intricately formed ears and capped by a bulbous, pointed turban. The ancient figure displays a stocky build with broad shoulders, adorned by a lengthy skirt belted just below his muscular chest and a large pair of bangles on his wrists. Size: 2.7" W x 5.3" H (6.9 cm x 13.5 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#137759
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the island of Java, Majapahit Empire, ca. 1293 to 1527 CE. An impressive pottery figure of a kneeling man with his hands on his lap. Gazing forward from heavy-lidded eyes, the fascinating figure presents a naturalistic visage with a broad nose, prominent nasolabial folds, and full lips, all flanked by a pair of intricately formed ears and capped by a bulbous, pointed turban. The ancient figure displays a stocky build with broad shoulders, adorned by a lengthy skirt belted just below his muscular chest and a large pair of bangles on his wrists. Size: 2.7" W x 5.3" H (6.9 cm x 13.5 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#137759
Condition
Repair and restoration to head and neck. Losses to hands and chest. Expected nicks, chips, and abrasions throughout, as well as softening of some detail, commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with rich earthen deposits.
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12th C. Indonesian Majapahit Kneeling Male Figure
Estimate $300 - $450
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