Ancient / Ethnographic From Around the World

Greek Attic Oinochoe - Satyr & Drinking Horn

Egyptian Painted Gesso & Linen Wood Panel - Djed Pillar

Colima Redware Dog Vessel w/ Spout & Toothy Grin

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Ancient / Ethnographic From Around the World

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Ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, as well as Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian Icons, Fine art, much more! All categories, all price ranges... all legally acquired and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Convenient in-house shipping!

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12th C. Indian Pala Stone Stele - Parvati w/ Peahen: Northeastern India, Pala Period, ca. 12th century CE. A finely carved black stone stele depicting the deity Parvati, goddess of love and family adored for her assistance in marriage, fertility, and

0058A: 12th C. Indian Pala Stone Stele - Parvati w/ PeahenEst. US$15,000-US$20,000Lot Passed

16th C. Nepalese Gilded Bronze Plaque - Vajrayogini: Central Asia, Nepal, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A gorgeous gilt bronze repousse panel featuring a dynamic relief image of the Tantric / Vajrayana Buddhist dakini, or sacred female spirit,

0058B: 16th C. Nepalese Gilded Bronze Plaque - VajrayoginiEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

17th C. Afghan Bronze Incense Tube: Central Asia, Afghanistan, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A cast-bronze incense vessel of a tubular form with dozens of diamond-shaped perforations across the body and lid that allow scent to escape.

0059: 17th C. Afghan Bronze Incense TubeEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Passed

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19th C. Tibetan Brass Lion Head Applique: Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th century CE. A cast-brass applique in the form of a highly stylized lion with piercing eyes, an upturned snout, and a gaping, fang-filled mouth bearing a tab-shaped

0060: 19th C. Tibetan Brass Lion Head AppliqueEst. US$550-US$800

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19th C. Tibetan Human Skull & Silver Drum - Damaru: Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th century CE. A macabre example of a double-sided prayer drum known as a damaru made from a pair of similarly sized human skull caps. The tops of the skull caps are

0060A: 19th C. Tibetan Human Skull & Silver Drum - DamaruEst. US$600-US$900

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19th C. Indian Brass Sitting Garuda: South Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. A charming cast brass figure showing Garuda, a half-man half-bird figure who is the devotee of Vishnu, seated frontally with one knee raised and presenting the

0061: 19th C. Indian Brass Sitting GarudaEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

19th C. India Papier Mache Vessel w/ Inlaid Mirrors: South Asia, India, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A large, delightful papier mache storage container made for storing cool food. Its surface is painted with a warm brown hue and decorated

0061A: 19th C. India Papier Mache Vessel w/ Inlaid MirrorsEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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18th C. Burmese Brass Seated Buddha: Southeast Asia, Burma/Myanmar, ca. 18th to early 19th century CE. A cast-brass statue of Buddha seated in a full lotus position atop an integral plinth incised with linear and stippled motifs. Buddha

0062: 18th C. Burmese Brass Seated BuddhaEst. US$1,200-US$1,800

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Thai Haripunjaya Stucco Head of Buddha, ex-Sothebys: Southeast Asia, Thailand, Haripunjaya (also Haripunchai), ca. 13th century CE. A very rare stucco head of a Buddha, carved in extremely high relief (in the round save verso), and presenting an

0062A: Thai Haripunjaya Stucco Head of Buddha, ex-SothebysEst. US$6,000-US$9,000Lot Passed

14th C. Majapahit Terracotta Model of a Chorten / Stupa: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java, Majapahit Empire, ca. 14th to 15th century CE. An evocative terracotta votive model of a chorten (also called a stupa), a Buddhist religious monument that symbolizes

0062B: 14th C. Majapahit Terracotta Model of a Chorten / StupaEst. US$3,000-US$4,500Lot Passed

Mid-19th C. Indonesian Steel, Wood, & Cupric Iron Kris: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java, ca. mid to late 19th century CE. A lovely example of a kris (keris), a traditional Indonesian ceremonial sword. The handle is hand-carved from areng wood and

0063: Mid-19th C. Indonesian Steel, Wood, & Cupric Iron KrisEst. US$900-US$1,200Lot Passed

20th C. Indonesian Sundanese Kujang - Forged Iron Blade: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, western Java, Sundanese people, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. An interesting example of a kujang, an ancient style of agricultural tool used by farmers that also

0063A: 20th C. Indonesian Sundanese Kujang - Forged Iron BladeEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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19th C. Burmese Gilt Marble Buddha Head: Southeast Asia, Burma, modern day Myanmar, Mandalay period, ca. 19th century CE. A finely carved marble head of a very serene Buddha, beautifully modeled and embellished with gilding as well as red

0064: 19th C. Burmese Gilt Marble Buddha HeadEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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Early 20th C. Indonesian Iron, Brass & Wood Kris: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A lovely personal ceremonial sword known as a kris (keris) with a hand-carved wooden handle resting above a hemispherical brass spacer

0064A: Early 20th C. Indonesian Iron, Brass & Wood KrisEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

Lot of 2 Chinese Warring States & Tagar Bronze Weapons: Ancient Central / East Asia, northwestern China, eastern Kazakhstan, and southern Russia, near Xinjiang, Tagar culture, ca. 800 to 200 BCE; China, Warring States period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. Two

0066: Lot of 2 Chinese Warring States & Tagar Bronze WeaponsEst. US$900-US$1,400Lot Passed

Huge Chinese Warring States Glazed Pottery Jar: East Asia, China, late Warring States period to early Western Han Dynasty, ca. 400 to 200 BCE. A hand-built pottery jar of an enormous size with a concave circular base, a broad, apple-shaped body

0066A: Huge Chinese Warring States Glazed Pottery JarEst. US$3,600-US$5,400Lot Passed

Early Han Dynasty Terracotta Jester with Drum: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A wonderfully preserved example of a tomb attendant - a court jester-like figure, nude aside from a loose skirt that hangs below his broad belly

0066B: Early Han Dynasty Terracotta Jester with DrumEst. US$1,800-US$2,700Lot Passed

Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Ram - TL Tested: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A handsome ceramic ram, seated with his legs folded underneath him, his hooves and limb musculature well depicted in relief on the sides of his

0066C: Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Ram - TL TestedEst. US$1,800-US$2,500Lot Passed

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Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Cart w/ Ox Pulling: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A beautifully detailed terracotta cart with yoke and ox to pull it. The cart has large wheels and a broad, flat roof, with a large open interior

0066D: Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Cart w/ Ox PullingEst. US$2,000-US$3,500

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Stately Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Horse, TL Tested: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. An incredible Han Dynasty statue of a horse, standing with his back left hoof lifted, presenting a lively visage with bulging eyes, raised ears,

0066E: Stately Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Horse, TL TestedEst. US$3,500-US$5,000Lot Passed

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Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Mirror: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. An amazing, heavy, and large bronze mirror, cast with an amazing low relief design of animals and symbols. A rounded knob in the center forms a

0067: Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze MirrorEst. US$600-US$900

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Tall Chinese Western Jin Pottery Spear Thrower: East Asia, China, Western Jin Dynasty, ca. 266 to 316 CE. A fascinating mold made ceramic figure of a spear throwing warrior. The figure stands on its own, with the legs spread in a dynamic stance,

0067A: Tall Chinese Western Jin Pottery Spear ThrowerEst. US$2,600-US$3,900Lot Passed

Chinese Wei Dynasty Stone Head - Dipankara Buddha: East Asia, China, Northern Wei Dynasty, ca. 386 to 535 CE. A graceful sandstone carving of the Dipankara Buddha, featuring exaggeratedly large facial features on a slender face: huge, almond-shaped

0067B: Chinese Wei Dynasty Stone Head - Dipankara BuddhaEst. US$5,500-US$8,250Lot Passed

Chinese Western Jin Dynasty Pottery Spear Thrower: East Asia, China, Western Jin Dynasty, ca. 266 to 316 CE. A hollow-molded pottery tomb guardian figure of a spear thrower standing in a dynamic stance as if preparing to hurl his polearm forward. The

0067C: Chinese Western Jin Dynasty Pottery Spear ThrowerEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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