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Classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! All legally acquired, legal to sell. Convenient in-house shipping!

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Bizarre 18th C. Indian Wood Sculpture 2-Headed Narasimha: South Asia, Southeast India, ca. late 18th to mid-19th century CE. A superb and bizarre wood statute of an incarnation of the deity Shiva with an Odia (Oriya) inscription, which is translated on the

0034: Bizarre 18th C. Indian Wood Sculpture 2-Headed NarasimhaEst. US$1,600-US$2,400

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19th C. Indian Gold Bangle Bracelet w/ Emeralds, Pearls, Rubies: South Asia, India, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A stunning and wearable bangle bracelet made from 36% (equivalent to 8K+) gold & copper (yellow gold) band inlaid with dozens of precious

0035: 19th C. Indian Gold Bangle Bracelet w/ Emeralds, Pearls, RubiesEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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19th C. Indo-Persian / Islamic Teak Dowry Chest: Central Asia, India / Persia, Islamic culture ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful teak wood dowry / storage chest with brass appliques and fittings, a working lock and key, and the base

0039: 19th C. Indo-Persian / Islamic Teak Dowry ChestEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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Superb Tibetan Bone Buddhist Seal w/ Gankyil Symbol: Central Asia, Himalayan Region, Tibet, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An exceptional Buddhist seal carved from ungulate bone (possibly deer or yak) and capped with repousse nickel-brass and a

0040: Superb Tibetan Bone Buddhist Seal w/ Gankyil SymbolEst. US$1,100-US$1,650

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Tibetan Thangka Depicting Palden Lhamo (Cotton / Appliqued Silk): Central Asia, Tibet, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A dramatic thangka made from applique silk and cotton sewn together depicting Palden Lhamo (Glorious Goddess) riding a horse- her face with

0040A: Tibetan Thangka Depicting Palden Lhamo (Cotton / Appliqued Silk)Est. US$2,400-US$3,600

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19th C. Mughal Gold Hair Ornament w/ Rubies, Emeralds: South Asia, Northwestern India, Mughal Empire, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning bell-shaped hair ornament made of high-quality gold that is filled with lac resin and inlaid with polki cut green

0041: 19th C. Mughal Gold Hair Ornament w/ Rubies, EmeraldsEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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Rare 19th C. Sri Lankan Gold Kondakoora w/ Rubies: South Asia, Sri Lanka, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning hairpin kondakoora made from 84% (equivalent to 20K+) gold and rubies, traditionally worn by woman in their hair, the tip has a quill shaped

0042: Rare 19th C. Sri Lankan Gold Kondakoora w/ RubiesEst. US$1,800-US$2,700

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Chinese Warring States Bronze Short Sword / Duan Jian: East Asia, China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A short sword - known as a duan jian - that is cast from bronze via the lost wax technique. The stocky sword features a double-edged blade

0045: Chinese Warring States Bronze Short Sword / Duan JianEst. US$1,800-US$2,700

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Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Mirror w/ Figures & Chariots: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A superb mirror cast from bronze and then heavily polished on the flat face to a lustrous and reflective surface. The verso has a central

0046: Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Mirror w/ Figures & ChariotsEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Arrow Vase: East Asia, China, late Ming to Early Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th to 19th century CE. An elegant arrow vase cast from bronze- the unusual side cylinders were used in a drinking game called touhu or pitch

0053: Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Arrow VaseEst. US$1,500-US$2,250

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18th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty White Jade Garment Hooks: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A gorgeous trio of garment or belt hooks, all meticulously hand-carved from white nephrite jade in the form of beautiful, openwork dragon

0056: 18th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty White Jade Garment HooksEst. US$2,600-US$3,900

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Lifesize 17th C. Thai Ayutthaya Brass Hand of Buddha: Southeast Asia, Thailand, Ayutthaya Kingdom, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A slender but life-sized hand of Buddha cast in brass in the traditional Abhaya Mudra, the gesture of protection with fingers

0060: Lifesize 17th C. Thai Ayutthaya Brass Hand of BuddhaEst. US$1,600-US$2,400

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19th C. Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Brass Buddha w/ Zodiac: Southeast Asia, Thailand, Rattanakosin period, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A lovely Buddha gilt-brass statue cast over a pottery core, resting on a tall dais pedestal sitting upright in

0061: 19th C. Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Brass Buddha w/ ZodiacEst. US$1,100-US$1,650

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19th C. Bhutanese / Tibetan Sword + Scabbard w/ Gilded Pommel: Central Asia, Bhutan / Tibet, ca. 19th century CE. A magnificent sword that commanded authority - the silver-gold hilt pommel features open work of Himalayan scrolling motifs and honeycomb / armor

0062B: 19th C. Bhutanese / Tibetan Sword + Scabbard w/ Gilded PommelEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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19th C. Indonesian Bali Wood Tobacco Leaf Cutter w/ Barong: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Bali, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden tobacco leaf cutter with its front section skillfully rendered in the form of a Barong - the king of spirits

0062C: 19th C. Indonesian Bali Wood Tobacco Leaf Cutter w/ BarongEst. US$1,300-US$1,950

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19th C. Burmese Gilded Wood Statue Seated Buddha: Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. 19th century CE. A special Buddha statue beautifully carved from wood seated in a classic meditative pose with legs in lotus position and hands displaying the

0063: 19th C. Burmese Gilded Wood Statue Seated BuddhaEst. US$1,300-US$1,950

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Fossilized Cretaceous Ammonite Sutured Shell: North America, Canada, Alberta, or USA, Montana, Late Cretaceous period, ca. 71 million years ago. A beautiful ammonite fossil polished to showcase the mesmerizing suture marks that have developed

0067: Fossilized Cretaceous Ammonite Sutured ShellEst. US$1,100-US$1,650

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Pre-Columbian Olmec Baby Figure, TL Tested: Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec culture, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A hollow-built pottery baby figure with dramatically outstretched arms and legs. Faint red pigment imbue the

0070: Pre-Columbian Olmec Baby Figure, TL TestedEst. US$2,400-US$3,600

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Chavin Santana-Santa Spouted Vessel - Llama / Alpaca: Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chavin, Santana-Santa River, ca. 900 to 500 BCE. An incredible ceramic stirrup vessel in the form of a stylized llama or alpaca with incised harpy eagle heads and

0071: Chavin Santana-Santa Spouted Vessel - Llama / AlpacaEst. US$5,000-US$7,000

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Olmec Stone Seated Figure Shaman in Transformation: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Olmec culture, ca. 1200 to 600 BCE. A rare Olmec seated figure intended for ritualistic purposes, hand-sculpted from lustrous, black stone to resemble a shaman in the midst of

0075A: Olmec Stone Seated Figure Shaman in TransformationEst. US$2,600-US$5,500

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Lifesize Guerrero Calcite Stone Mask, Sultepec Culture: Pre-Columbian, Central/Southern Mexico, Guerrero region, Sultepec culture, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. A sizable mask of convex form that is hand-carved from opaque white stone, perhaps calcite. The convex

0081A: Lifesize Guerrero Calcite Stone Mask, Sultepec CultureEst. US$1,500-US$2,250

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Teotihuacan Tripod Vessel Cruciform Motifs: Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Teotihuacan, ca. 3rd to 7th century CE. A hand-built and highly burnished pottery vessel, perhaps the base of an incensario. The exterior walls are diagonally ribbed

0085B: Teotihuacan Tripod Vessel Cruciform MotifsEst. US$3,600-US$5,400

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Recuay Paccha (Offering Vessel) w/ Face, Feline Headdress: Pre-Columbian, North Coast of Peru, Santa Valley, Recuay culture, Inca Period, ca. 1000 to 1200 CE. A hand-built pottery offering vessel (known as a paccha) with highly burnished, umber-hued surfaces

0087: Recuay Paccha (Offering Vessel) w/ Face, Feline HeaddressEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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Moche Pottery Stirrup Vessel w/ Seated Warrior, TL'd: Pre-Columbian, north coast Peru, Moche, Phase IV, ca. 500 to 700 CE. A remarkably ornate and quite impressive pottery stirrup vessel surmounted by a seated warrior, elaborately dressed and grasping a

0092A: Moche Pottery Stirrup Vessel w/ Seated Warrior, TL'dEst. US$1,800-US$2,700

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