Beauty & Beasts: Ancient, Ethno, Fine Art

10th C. Indian Rajasthan Sandstone of a Divine Beauty

Early 20th C. Tibetan / Nepalese Brass Mask of Citipati

Moche I Bichrome Stirrup Vessel - Llama Head Form

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Beauty & Beasts: Ancient, Ethno, Fine Art

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A whimsical gathering of ancient, ethnographic, and fine art from around the world that ignite the imagination and perfectly encapsulate the adage of how beauty is in the eye of the beholder! From gnashing animals to distinguished radiance, this week's selection of items is sure to please both the discerning collector as well as their inner child! All ancient items legally acquired, legal to sell and guaranteed to be as described.

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18th C. Indian Carved Wood Panel w/ Female Dancer: South Asia, India, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. An intricate and captivating wood carving of rectangular form featuring the openwork depiction of a dancing female figure. The dancer poses dynamically

0052D: 18th C. Indian Carved Wood Panel w/ Female DancerEst. US$2,800-US$4,200

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20th C. Indian Wood Standing Female (for Gangaur): South Asia, Northern India, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden female figure standing upon an integral pedestal, painted in bright yellow and green hues. She wears a skirt incised with

0053: 20th C. Indian Wood Standing Female (for Gangaur)Est. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

18th C. Indian Basalt Sculpture Ganesh / Elephant Deity: **Originally Listed At $1250** Central Asia, India, ca. 18th century CE. A hand-carved black basalt depiction of Ganesh (also Ganesha or Ganapati), the elephant-headed deity known as the "Remover of

0053A: 18th C. Indian Basalt Sculpture Ganesh / Elephant DeityEst. US$900-US$1,200Lot Passed

19th C. Indo-Persian Enameled Brass Shield / Dhal: Central Asia, Pakistan/northern India, Indo-Persian period, ca. 19th century CE. An attractive brass shield known as a dhal, a form of buckler shield, presenting a circular shape with a convex face

0053B: 19th C. Indo-Persian Enameled Brass Shield / DhalEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

19th C. Indian Wood Corbel w/ Peacock & Foliate Motif: Southeast Asia, India, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful hand-carved wooden architectural bracket or corbel element for a temple or other important building featuring a peacock and

0053C: 19th C. Indian Wood Corbel w/ Peacock & Foliate MotifEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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Rare 19th C. Bhutanese Wood Mask of Citipati: Central Asia, Himalayan region, Bhutan, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. An expressive wood ritual mask, perhaps intended as a skeletal protector deity known as Citipati, with stylized

0054: Rare 19th C. Bhutanese Wood Mask of CitipatiEst. US$1,600-US$2,400

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19th C. Nepalese Wood Shaman Mask w/ Hair: Central Asia, Nepal, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden shaman or festival mask with a goat or horsehair beard and 3 iron discs set in the chin. The visage is simplistic, with

0055: 19th C. Nepalese Wood Shaman Mask w/ HairEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

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Early 20th C. Tibetan / Nepalese Brass Mask of Citipati: Central Asia, Himalayan region, Tibet or Nepal, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A striking brass dance mask of a Citipati, a skeletal protector deity in Himalayan Buddhism, crowned by a maskette of

0056: Early 20th C. Tibetan / Nepalese Brass Mask of CitipatiEst. US$1,400-US$2,100

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19th C. Bedouin Silver Necklace w/ Prayer Box: Near East and Central Asia, Bedouin culture, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. This is a beautiful belt or necklace made from high quality 89.4% to 93.1% silver. The central pendant is comprised of a

0057: 19th C. Bedouin Silver Necklace w/ Prayer BoxEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

20th C. Nepalese Wood & Steel Face Mask: Central Asia, Nepal, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden face mask intended for wear during ceremonial masquerades, perhaps as a representation of a local spirit. The paddle-shaped vizard

0058: 20th C. Nepalese Wood & Steel Face MaskEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

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20th C. Indian Woven Cane Warrior Cap w/ Hornbill Beak: South Asia, Northeastern India, Nyishi people, ca. mid-20th century CE. A rare type of traditional men's hat known as a podum, woven from cane and rattan fiber into a hemispherical shape with a

0058A: 20th C. Indian Woven Cane Warrior Cap w/ Hornbill BeakEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Neolithic Chinese Qijia Jade Triple Huang Bi Disc: East Asia, China, upper Yellow River region of Gansu and eastern Qinghai, Neolithic Period, Qijia culture, ca. 2200 to 1600 BCE. A beautiful triple huang bi disc comprised of 3 flat, arc-shaped

0059: Neolithic Chinese Qijia Jade Triple Huang Bi DiscEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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Chinese Tang Polychrome Lokapala Figure, TL Tested: East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 906 CE. A spectacular pottery figure known as a lokapala - one of the Four Heavenly Kings who guarded the cardinal directions as protectors of the Buddhist

0060: Chinese Tang Polychrome Lokapala Figure, TL TestedEst. US$2,800-US$4,200Lot Passed

Huge Chinese Tang Dynasty Stone Basin Incised Florals: East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 906 CE. A monumental marble basin of square form, adorned with incised decoration of 4 flowers, one protruding from each corner. Sitting upon a heavy base,

0061: Huge Chinese Tang Dynasty Stone Basin Incised FloralsEst. US$5,500-US$8,250Lot Passed

2 Chinese Tang Polychrome Guardian Figures, TL Tested: East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 906 CE. A lovely pair of mold-made pottery guardian figures each shown standing atop straight legs and adorned in liberal remains of white, orange, gray,

0062: 2 Chinese Tang Polychrome Guardian Figures, TL TestedEst. US$2,400-US$3,600Lot Passed

Chinese Tang Pottery Male Attendant Figure, TL Tested: East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 906 CE. A handsome pottery male figure shown standing dynamically atop a rectangular plinth and adorned in vibrant hues of scarlet, lemon chiffon, peach,

0063: Chinese Tang Pottery Male Attendant Figure, TL TestedEst. US$1,300-US$1,950Lot Passed

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Chinese Hongshan Jade Pendant Zoomorph Being: Ancient East Asia, Northeast China, Hongshan culture, Neolithic Period, ca. 3800 to 2700 BCE. A fine jade pendant engraved with a stylized visage of a zoomorphic being, made from a mottled pale green

0063A: Chinese Hongshan Jade Pendant Zoomorph BeingEst. US$1,200-US$1,800

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Chinese Tang Sancai Pottery Votive - Ox Effigy: East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 906 CE. A mold-formed pottery tomb votive effigy of a water buffalo or ox standing atop an integral base with delineated legs. The buffalo has a bulbous

0064: Chinese Tang Sancai Pottery Votive - Ox EffigyEst. US$500-US$750Lot Passed

Stunning 19th C. Chinese Jade Pendant Dragon Form: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A stunning jade pendant hand-carved in the form of a dragon with a meticulously detailed, sinuous body. Boasting a translucent hue of

0064B: Stunning 19th C. Chinese Jade Pendant Dragon FormEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Passed

19th C. Chinese Qing Nephrite Jade Ceremonial Axe Head: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful nephrite jade ceremonial axe head string-cut into a trapezoidal form and boasting mottled hues of peach, cream, and tea

0065: 19th C. Chinese Qing Nephrite Jade Ceremonial Axe HeadEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

Gorgeous 19th C. Chinese Jade Pendant w/ Dragons: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful jade pendant carved into a flattened shape with an openwork of stylized scrolling dragons. The 3 heads bite their

0065A: Gorgeous 19th C. Chinese Jade Pendant w/ DragonsEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Passed

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Chinese Qing Pottery Kendi, Woman Riding Sea Monster: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. mid-19th century CE. A perfect example of a beauty and a beast! A delightful pottery kendi or wine vessel in the form a woman riding a sea monster with a conical

0067: Chinese Qing Pottery Kendi, Woman Riding Sea MonsterEst. US$700-US$1,050

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Pair of Chinese Han Pottery Tomb Attendant Figures: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A pair of matching pottery tomb attendant figures standing upon square pedestals dressed in ankle length robes with billowing sleeves as

0068: Pair of Chinese Han Pottery Tomb Attendant FiguresEst. US$900-US$1,350Lot Passed

Chinese Qing Dynasty Pottery Vase w/ Ladies: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful pottery vase presenting a circular rim and tall, cylindrical body sitting upon a ring-form base, all enveloped in a

0070: Chinese Qing Dynasty Pottery Vase w/ LadiesEst. US$1,000-US$1,500Lot Passed

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