Indus civilization, about 3000 years before our era, very pretty and unusual steatite seal engraved in hollow of almost square shape. It is decorated with a zebu facing the left side, surmounted by a [...]
Terracotta vase from the Indus Valley. Resting on a flat disk, this vase unfolds in elegant curves that emphasize the harmony of its proportions. The two linear and concentric outgrowths that adorn it[...]
Small circular jar with globular belly in glazed earthenware with brown glaze decorated with a frieze on the upper rim. These small jars were originally intended to contain alcohol. Very beautiful tim[...]
Interesting circular jar with globular belly in glazed earthenware with brown glaze decorated with a frieze on the upper part. These small jars were originally intended to contain alcohol. Very beauti[...]
Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization), 3300 years - 1300 years BCE, Harappa region, North of the Indian subcontinent, rare and very pretty terracotta statuette of a fertility goddess weari[...]
Glazed vase with a very beautiful iridescent and shiny monochrome water green color (Celadon). An object of archaeology 221-581 AD, the vase is in very good condition. Height: 27.5 cm. Diameter: 23 cm[...]
Statuette Depicting a Dancer
Cambodia, Khmer Period, 12th–13th Century
Bronze
H. 13 cm
H. with base : 18 cm
Provenance:
Private Collection, Paris
Published:
Exhibition Catalog: La Reine [...]
Five bronze belt plaques depicting fantastical animals.
China, Liao Dynasty, 10th–12th century.
Gilded and engraved bronze with a beautiful patina.
Dimensions of each plaque: 4.1 x 3.8 cm.
Total[...]
Marble Buddha Head
China, Sui Dynasty, 6th-7th century
Marble
H. 8.6 cm
Concretions
Provenance:
Private collection, Paris
The Buddha's features were rendered with an exceptionally skilled[...]
Large bronze offering steamer HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 AC The steamer is made up of three parts, a bowl, a semi-covered cup and an inverted bowl pierced with grids This steamer was used for cooking food[...]
Offering steamer in bronze HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 AC The steamer is made up of three parts, a bowl, a semi-covered cup and an inverted bowl pierced with grid-shaped holes This steamer was used for coo[...]
Tang Dynasty terracotta sculpture terracotta painted with white slip represents a soldier Intact condition (no restoration has been done) dimensions 36 x 12 x 8 cm
Sculpture of a court lady China TANG Dynasty (618 - 907 AD) terracotta sculpture with white slip Represents a court lady draped in a cloak Dimensions: 22 x 8 x 6 cm
Sculpture of a horseman in terracotta, HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 AC Polychrome painted terracotta Represents a horseman perched on a horse Good condition (the horse's legs and the base have been restored[...]
Sculpture of a guardian dog China TANG Dynasty (618 - 907 AD) three-color glazed terracotta sculpture called "Sancai" represents a dog lying on its side, its head raised and its ears pricked, illustra[...]
Terracotta sculpture of a goat Han dynasty 206 BC to 220 AD Terracotta painted with white slip Represents a lying goat Intact condition (no restoration has been done) Dimensions 14 x 8 x 5.5 cm
Polychrome ceramic cup Iran, Nichapour, 10th century Hemispherical body in clay ceramic with polychrome engobé decoration on a cream background of four intertwined medallions decorated with colored ba[...]
Very beautiful terracotta vase with slip and polychromies, called "Cocon". These vases were very widespread during the Han Dynasty, they were found in different sizes and filled with wine. They were g[...]
Han period silver-plated bronze mirror (206 BC - 220 AD) The back of the mirror is decorated with stylized animals in relief on the concentric circle. The grip is in the shape of a half-sphere pierced[...]
Archaic bronze vase on pedestal from the Western Zhou dynasty (1100-771 BC) Exterior walls decorated with friezes of Taotie masks in relief incised. Below, an inscription is engraved in the bronze On [...]
Pair of funerary urns with ovoid body, high cylindrical neck molded with a decoration of Taoist sages and coiled dragons in fine porcelain stoneware with a monochrome creamy white celadon glaze finely[...]
Sculpture of a Camel Driver in Polychrome Terracotta Ming Dynasty Polychrome terracotta painted with a white, orange and green slip Represents a merchant or camel driver perched on his mount. Intact c[...]
Indus civilization (-2600 -1900 BC), superb and rare steatite cylinder bucket with an incised motif representing a helmeted man standing and holding a spear on his left shoulder, a mythical bird stand[...]
Polychrome terracotta vase HU HAN dynasty earlier 2nd-1st century BC. Polychrome painted terracotta with archaic blue, yellow and ocher motifs enhanced with white. Decorated with volutes interspersed [...]
Bronze vase called "HU" HAN dynasty earlier 2nd-1st century BC. Taotie mask decoration serving as a fixing point for the rings. Bronze with very beautiful ferruginous red patina. Missing a ring and th[...]
Bronze vase called "HU" HAN dynasty earlier 2nd-1st century BC. Bronze with brown and green patina. Taotie mask decorations in relief fixing rings on two sides. The body and collar circled with two li[...]
Silvered bronze mirror from the Han period (206 BC - 220 AD) The back side of the mirror is decorated with 5 toads allegory of good fortune and vines. The grip is shaped like a toad and pierced to for[...]
Gilt bronze fibula China period of the Han dynasty (206BC - 220AC) Zoomorphic sculpture Represents a Chilong decorated with archaic motifs
The gilding on bronze was very rare and attested to social[...]
Important fibula in gilded bronze China period of the Han dynasty (206BC - 220AC) Zoomorphic sculpture Represents a Chilong decorated with archaic motifs
The gilding on bronze was very rare and att[...]
Baluster vase in glazed terracotta HAN dynasty 206 BC-220 AC Green glaze, bears an inscription under the base Good condition (small chips at the neck) Dimensions 12 x 14 x 12 cm
earthenware vase cites HU earlier HAN dynasty 2nd-1st century BC polychrome painted terracotta in very good condition Taotie mask decorations in relief fixing rings on two walls. The walls painted wit[...]
Nice set composed of a rider on his horse accompanied by his groom. The whole is in glazed terracotta. The rider is dressed in a long coat and a cape and is wearing a hat. The horse is plucked and has[...]
Silvered bronze mirror from the Han period (206 BC - 220 AD)
The back side of the mirror is decorated with inscriptions on the eccentric circle.
5 lions surrounded by vines are represented in relief[...]
Terracotta Jar Han Period China (206 BC – 220 AD)
Han dynasty pottery refers to ceramic vessels and figurines produced during the Han dynasty, which lasted from 206 BCE to 220 CE in ancient China.
H[...]
Vase from pre-dynastic China, around 1800 BC The remarkably thin walls attest to advanced know-how for the time. Traces of polychromy, inscriptions (?). Old restorations, acquired in 1962 from a Paris[...]
“Cocoon” vase shape reminiscent of silkworm balls. It rests on a pedestal. Its slip and the decoration refer to the moving breath of the Han soul. Original polychromy quite well preserved. some small [...]
Votive figurine representing an embracing couple in lovemaking
Stoneware with yellow-brown glaze
Representation quite rare compared to maternity wards
Restoration on one of the heads otherwise very[...]
CHINE - Époque dynastie Wei (386-534)
Statuette en bronze doré.
Boddhisattva debout la tête auréolée d'une mandorle flammée.
Période Wei, VIe siècle.
Ces bronzes étaient fait pour apporter chanc[...]
Polychrome terracotta vase HU HAN dynasty earlier 2nd-1st century BC. Polychrome painted terracotta with archaic motifs. Taotie mask decorations fixing rings painted white on two walls.
Dimensions 40[...]
Ban Chiang, Thailand
Extremely rare and today unobtainable.
Large terracotta jar with a flared neck and a particularly rich red plant decoration.
Uneven base with numerous visible gaps.
From -300 [...]
3 Mingqi statuettes in terracotta and polychrome slips
The hands are missing,
one of the statuettes has been restored
Used condition for pieces from this period
Height 13.5 cm
I offer you these three objects that I bought in the same house, I don't know much, except that the gentleman who brought them died in 1952. A great traveler having spent most of his life abroad . ter[...]
Architectural element in gray sandstone. Sculpture in the round representing a worshiper in the Yang Mum or Po Romé style. Facies with a stuffy nose and full lips typically representing the Champa sty[...]
Stuccoed ceramic bust of Vishnu in his solar representation. Its headdress is typical and has the appearance of a pleated cap on both sides of the central motif. It has a Brahmin cord on the torso and[...]
Bodhisattva with turban and beautiful finery.
He is haloed, seated in vajraparyanka, diamond attitude.
Gap in hands and nose.
Gray schist, presented on a base.
Art of Gandhara, 2nd - 3rd centuri[...]
Rare Head of VAJRAPANI
Bodhisattva of illumination
Lord of secrets
Terra cotta, traces of polychrome pigments
Greco-Buddhist art of GANDHARA
Circa II - III Century AD.
The use or terra cotta[...]
Ceramic vase, hu, baluster-shaped, resting on a high foot and flaring outwards at the neck, which ends in a stepped mouth. Magnificent iridescence. The body is divided into three horizontal sections b[...]
Pair Of Chinese Coins In The Shape Of Zhou Period Knives Finely Chiselled Chinese Work Good Condition Some Wear But No Missing Period 400 - 220 BC Free and Insured Shipping in Metropolitan France
CHINA, Neolithic period, Yangshao culture. Vase with a globular body comprising two small handles and a narrow widening neck. The red-brown and black geometric decor develops into stylized figures sep[...]
Rare excavated jade necklace, old beads from the end of the 19th century, northern Shan province, Burma,
length 94 cm, diameter 1 cm.
collected by me in 1998.
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