Ca. 11th Century Manuscript Fragments

Central Asia, India, Rajasthan, ca. 11th century CE. A lovely fragment of a stone relief panel, skillfully hand-carved to show the upper body of a Hindu goddess, perhaps Durga, in the lower left and a

Egypt, Coptic culture, ca. 4th to 11th century CE. A wonderful framed collection of 6 different textile fragments woven with dyed cotton threads of many hues. The first and largest piece is brown and

Greece, Hellenistic period, ca. 323 to 30 BCE; Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE; Egypt, Coptic culture, ca. 11th to 12th century CE. A wonderful ensemble of 4 metal fragments, 2 from

India, Pala Dynasty, ca. 11th century. Large and fine figure of Vishnu flanked by two Devis. Custom stand. Ex: Sothebys NYC, "Indian + S.E. Asian Art", September, 1998, lot 520. From a lifetime Massac

India, Pala Dynasty, ca. 11th century. Fine black stone carving of Avalokiteshvara flanked by attendants. Custom base. From a lifetime Massachusetts collection, in storage from late 1990's to 2017. ME

Central Asia, India, ca. 11th century CE. A very large, finely carved sandstone head of Buddha or Jain Tirthankara presenting a tranquil expression comprised of narrow, elongated eyes with incised iri

Cambodia, Khmer, Angkor Period, ca. 11th century. Stunning Khmer Baphuon style sandstone head of Dvarapala. His face finely carved with thin squarish chin, full pursed lips, almond-shaped eyes and arc

Northern Europe, Viking/Norse culture, ca. 11th century CE. An incredible example of a heavy silver artifact from one of the pivotal moments in Viking history, the conversion from paganism to Christia

China, Song Dynasty, ca. 11th century AD. A large and fine bronze vase decorated all over with classic Song motifs, the twin handles featuring dragon heads, the body of the base formed of four lobes.

Persia, Ca. 11th century AD A stone relief of Manticore - a legendary, mythical monszter with the body of a lion with a human head, and a porcupine or scorpion tail. Manticore comes from Persia, where

Ancient Sumeria / Mesopotamia, ca. 11th century BCE. A small steatite cylinder seal, its surface engraved in intaglio with a pair of conversing figures, perhaps a female deity standing before a male f

Ancient Sumeria/Mesopotamia, ca. 11th century BCE. A small steatite cylinder seal, its surface engraved in intaglio with a pair of figures standing before a lord or deity, stars above. When rolled in

Near East, Seljuk Dynasty, ca. 11th century CE. A solid cast and engraved bronze lioness presenting an alert pose with an upright head and perky, pointed ears, standing squarely on her forelegs. The t

Central Asia, India, Rajasthan, ca. 11th century CE. A pale red sandstone panel, perhaps made to be set into the wall of a temple, depicting a sensuous, fleshy, high-relief male torso draped with elab

Near East, Byzantine Empire / Islamic, Medieval period, ca. 11th century CE. An interesting pair of cubic pottery vessels with thick walls and somewhat shallow basins, they are both quite hefty and de

**Originally Listed At $300** Africa, Niger River Valley, Bura Asinda-Sikka culture, ca. 11th century CE. A terracotta head with a diamond shaped visage comprised of coffee bean shaped eyes, a pronoun

First time at auction… Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE; Near East, Seljuk Dynasty, ca. 11th century CE. A lovely ensemble of 4 figurines of quadrupeds: 1 leaded bronze horse, 1

Near East, Seljuk Dynasty, ca. 11th century CE. A cast bronze lion presenting an alert pose with an upright head, perky ears, a pronounced snout, and an open mouth as if roaring. The wild feline stand

Islamic world, Lebanon, ca. 11th century CE. This is a beautiful green glass sprinkler bottle with a bulbous blown body decorated by fine waves, giving its body a melon like appearance. It has a long,

Persia, Ghaznavid Empire, ca. 11th century CE. An elegant bronze ladle with an oval bowl, a long flat waisted stem, and a pear-shaped terminal that dramatically tapers to a point with punched and inci

Levant or Persia, Ca. 11th century AD A pottery bowl with flaring sides rising from an unglazed ring foot. The interior is covered with green glaze, the exterior with multiple bands in various depths,

A lime pot, Cambodia, ca. 11th Century. A Khmer lime pot with chicken head and tail. Dark brown with line pattern. Dimensions: 4" Dia.; Weight: 8 oz. Provenance: Ex. Private collection, New York, NY,

**Originally Listed At $300** Near East, Seljuk Dynasty, ca. 11th century CE. A cast bronze lion presenting an alert pose with an upright head, perky ears, a pronounced snout, and an open mouth as if

1947 Color Lithograph (with gold leaf) after the 11th century manuscript. printed by Mourlot Freres, French lithographer - Image size (inches) approx. 6 x 8 Please note that this lot has a confidentia