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Featuring antiquities and works of art ranging from the third millennium BCE to the present. From West to East, including the Near East and Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia, plus art from select European countries. Convenient in-house shipping.

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8th C. Indian Pala Schist Relief Lalita Maha: South Asia, India, Pala Empire, ca. 8th to 12th centuries CE. A beautiful schist stone relief panel of three Hindu deities standing on ornate lotus pedestals upon an integral shelf. The main central

0066A: 8th C. Indian Pala Schist Relief Lalita MahaEst. $9,000-$14,000

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Impressive 11th C. Indian Stone Stele of Bhairava: South Asia, India, ca. 11th to 12th century CE. A marvelous hand-carved stone stele of Bhairava (also known as Mahakala Bhairava or Kala Bhairava in Hindu), a wrathful form of the Hindu god Shiva who

0066B: Impressive 11th C. Indian Stone Stele of BhairavaEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed

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18th C. Indian Wood / Iron Matchlock Bandukh Toradar: Central Asia, India, British Colonial period, ca. 18th century CE. A lovely long rifle known as a "bandukh toradar" (literally "matchlock gun") of a lengthy form. The rifle has an elongated back

0067: 18th C. Indian Wood / Iron Matchlock Bandukh ToradarEst. $900-$1,350

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19th C. Indian Painted / Carved Wood Peacock: Southern Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. A charming peacock carved from three pieces of wood and painted with vibrant hues. The bird stands upon an integral rectangular base supported by four

0067A: 19th C. Indian Painted / Carved Wood PeacockEst. $1,800-$2,500Lot Passed

Massive 19th C. Naga Ebony Wood Bench Double Mortar: South Asia, India / Burma border, Nagaland, Naga people, ca. 19th century CE. This is a massive wooden double mortar shaped as a bench for the convenience of sitting while pounding. The base has a

0068: Massive 19th C. Naga Ebony Wood Bench Double MortarEst. $1,600-$2,400Lot Passed

19th C. Indian Steel & Gilt Katar w/ Sheath: South Asia, India, likely Rajasthan, ca. late 19th century CE. This is an intimidating but exciting steel katar dagger with the wood sheath, also known as a katara or bundi dagger, perfect for

0069: 19th C. Indian Steel & Gilt Katar w/ SheathEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

18th C. Indian Copper Kneeling Krishna: South Asia, India, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A solid cast copper alloy figure depicting Krishna the "Butter Thief" as a youth holding a ball of butter that he stole from his stepmother. Baby

0070: 18th C. Indian Copper Kneeling KrishnaEst. $1,300-$1,950Lot Passed

19th C. Indian Rajasthan Silver Chain & Buckle Belt: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Maharashtra or Andhra Pradesh, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. This is a stunning high quality silver belt comprised of 3 thick snake chains of 89.4% to 92.46% silver

0071: 19th C. Indian Rajasthan Silver Chain & Buckle BeltEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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19th C. Indian Sumi Naga Axe Sema Dao w/ Hair Tassel: South Asia/Southeast Asia, India/Burma (present day Myanmar) border, Nagaland, Sumi Naga people, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An intimidating axe known as a sema dao comprised of a large

0072: 19th C. Indian Sumi Naga Axe Sema Dao w/ Hair TasselEst. $1,000-$1,500

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19th C. Indian Mughal Gold Pendant - Topaz, Rubies: South Asia, Northwestern India, Mughal Empire, ca. 19th century CE. This is a stunning Mughal pendant made of high-quality gold inlaid with green glass and Kundan stones of white topaz and rubies!

0072A: 19th C. Indian Mughal Gold Pendant - Topaz, RubiesEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

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20th C. Indian Papier-Mache Thanjavur Bobble Dancers: South Asia, India, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. This is a charming pair of Thanjavur dolls or bobble head figures made from papier-mache and bass wires. There are various types of Thanjavur

0072B: 20th C. Indian Papier-Mache Thanjavur Bobble DancersEst. $900-$1,350

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Sassanian Gilt Silver Bowl w/ Birds & Berries - 253.7 g: Ancient Near East / Central Asia, Sasanian (Sassanian / Sassanid) Empire, ca. 6th to 7th century CE. An incredible gilded 86.8% to 92.4% silver bowl with skillfully hammered, remarkably thin walls

0073: Sassanian Gilt Silver Bowl w/ Birds & Berries - 253.7 gEst. $12,000-$18,000Lot Passed

12th C. Central Asian Ghaznavid Silver Ram / Sphinx: Central Asia, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, & Transoxiana, Ghaznavid Dynasty, ca. 12th century CE. An incredible, rare example of Ghazni metalwork, made from 80% silver, in the form of an exquisite

0074: 12th C. Central Asian Ghaznavid Silver Ram / SphinxEst. $3,400-$5,100Lot Passed

2nd C. Gandharan Schist Relief w/ Dragons: Ancient Central Asia, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. An interesting and rare example of relief panel fragment, hand-carved from silvery gray schist,

0074A: 2nd C. Gandharan Schist Relief w/ DragonsEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

Gandharan Schist Architectural Panel w/ Krishna & Radha: Ancient Central Asia, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE. A lovely architectural fragment of a hefty form, hand-carved from silvery-gray schist, that

0074B: Gandharan Schist Architectural Panel w/ Krishna & RadhaEst. $1,100-$1,650Lot Passed

15th C. Tibetan Gilt Copper Avalokiteshvara w/ 11 Faces: Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 15th to 16th century CE. A striking gilt copper statue of the Eleven-faced Lokeshvara, a universal form of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. This bodhisattva is also known as

0075: 15th C. Tibetan Gilt Copper Avalokiteshvara w/ 11 FacesEst. $9,000-$13,500Lot Passed

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Elaborate 16th C. Tibetan Iron Lidded Bowl Silver Inlay: Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A stunning iron bowl presenting a discoid foot, curved walls, a flared rim, and a circular lid. The exterior has been elaborately adorned with silver

0075A: Elaborate 16th C. Tibetan Iron Lidded Bowl Silver InlayEst. $1,600-$2,400

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18th C. Tibetan Bronze Foo Dog / Kylin: Northern Himalayas, Tibet, ca. 18th century CE. A finely cast bronze foo dog, also known as a kylin, with his head turned back 180 degrees and brandishing an open mouth full of fangs and sharp teeth.

0076: 18th C. Tibetan Bronze Foo Dog / KylinEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

18th C. Tibetan Leather Belt w/ Silvered Steel Plates: Central Asia, Tibet, ca. late 18th to early 19th century CE. A broad belt of tanned leather adorned with wide, curving steel plates. Each panel is embellished with silvering that creates dense

0077: 18th C. Tibetan Leather Belt w/ Silvered Steel PlatesEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

18th C. Nepalese Wood Tsa Tsa (Buddhist Shrine Panel): Central Asia, Nepal or Tibet, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. This is a lovely and interesting hand-carved wooden shrine panel depicting Amitabha Buddha shrines in each corner, 3 Buddha or bodhisattva

0077A: 18th C. Nepalese Wood Tsa Tsa (Buddhist Shrine Panel)Est. $2,400-$3,600Lot Passed

19th C. Central Asian Turkoman Silver Cuff Bracelet: Central Asia, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan, Turkoman (Turkman) Tekke peoples, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful silver bracelet boasting an elaborately decorated exterior and smooth interior. The

0078: 19th C. Central Asian Turkoman Silver Cuff BraceletEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

19th C. Turkoman Gilded Silver Bracelet w/ Carnelian: Central Asia, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan, Turkoman (Turkman) Tekke peoples, ca. 19th century CE. A gorgeous gilt silver bracelet consisting of 3 horizontal registers adorned with 12 carnelian oval

0079: 19th C. Turkoman Gilded Silver Bracelet w/ CarnelianEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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19th C. Turkoman Gilded Silver Bracelet w/ Lapis Lazuli: Central Asia, Turkoman, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An elegant Tekke Turkoman Turkmen gilt silver cuff bracelet with a central oval lapis lazuli stone boasting a vibrant shade of cobalt

0080: 19th C. Turkoman Gilded Silver Bracelet w/ Lapis LazuliEst. $700-$1,050

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19th C. Turkoman Gilt Silver / Carnelian Bracelet: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Turkoman, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A gorgeous antique gilt silver bracelet comprised of a single horizontal register of 4 ovoid carnelian stones set in

0081: 19th C. Turkoman Gilt Silver / Carnelian BraceletEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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