This terracotta head comes from a Chinese funerary figurine intended to accompany and protect the deceased in the afterlife. The face, with its calm yet determined expression, embodies the serene auth[...]
The vase features a multicolored decoration painted in horizontal bands. It depicts geometric shapes as well as simplified genre scenes. It has two handles on the sides. China, 400-200 BC. Warring Sta[...]
This terracotta statuette of a Tang dynasty court lady is an excellent example of the renowned funerary “Fat Ladies.” Her full and rounded silhouette, serene posture, broad calm face and ample robe re[...]
Exceptional funerary terracotta diorama depicting an ox pulling a covered cart, perfectly aligned with the repertoire of mingqi models from the Northern Qi dynasty. The piece stands out for its cohere[...]
Bi DISCChinaGreen marbled stone, probably jadeDiameter: 4.5 cmThickness: 1.5 cm(on bronze base)Large flat disc made of polished green stone, with a circular hole in the centre.The earliest jade bi dis[...]
Clothing clasp in the shape of a scorpion. Bronze piece with a double patina. China, Han period (206 BC–220 AD). Exquisite craftsmanship and high-quality detail. Length: 9 cm. Free and insured shippin[...]
An imposing sculpted terracotta brick, part of the corpus of funerary architectural elements from the Han dynasty, a period marked by a strong symbolic codification of the afterlife and the rise of a [...]
This miniature terracotta table, covered in green and honey glazes typical of Ming period funerary workshops, is a fine example of furniture intended to accompany the deceased into the afterlife. Rais[...]
A small terracotta offering table transports us to the heart of Ming dynasty Chinese funeral rituals. Resting on four tubular legs glazed in a deep green, it evokes the rustic furniture of traditional[...]
Two small, miniature pieces of furniture, crafted from terracotta and covered in a deep green glaze, seem to emerge untouched from a silent world: the funerary dwellings of Ming dynasty China. Their c[...]
On the carefully gridded upper surface, two recesses hold a tripod pot and a small bowl—both removable—also coated in a glossy green glaze. The slightly bulbous pot still bears the marks of hand-model[...]
13th-14th Century Bronze Islamic Ring w Silver Inlaid Eight Pointed StarA beautiful large medieval ring with beautiful silver inlay through the ring. the main focus is the inlaid eight pointed star.Th[...]
This rare set comprises twelve Chinese zodiac figurines, each modeled in terracotta and covered with ancient polychromy using mineral pigments. The figures, depicted standing, hold in their hands the [...]
Extremely rare bronze HU vase, China, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). Bulging body, two handles in the form of masks (rings missing). Excavated find, beautiful nuanced patina, very hardened clay on the[...]
This monumental funerary statuette (75.5 cm) is an emblematic work of mingqi ("spirit objects") statuary from the Han Dynasty. Depicting a court lady in an attitude of protocolar reverence, it is dist[...]
Tripod "Jue" Cup, China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). This cup replicates the shape and motifs of the Jue ewers of the Shang Dynasty. Resting on three blade-shaped feet, the body is decorated with archai[...]
Stone sculpture depicting the head of Shiva wearing the high ascetic topknot. Grey sandstone. Gupta Dynasty. India. 4th-6th century. Dimensions: 28 x 10 x 8 cm
Sculpture of a Mingqi, China, Han Dynasty (206 BC to 221 AD). Sculpture of a dancer in an imperial court dress. Terracotta painted with a white, black, gray, and red slip. Mingqi are ritual funerary s[...]
Examined under binocular magnification (×10) and raking light, this stucco head of Buddha, mounted on a modern display base, exemplifies with remarkable precision the serene beauty and spiritual refin[...]
Boucle médiévale dorée Collection BigotUne boucle dorée originale, probablement d'époque mérovingienne, mais assurément du haut Moyen Âge.La dorure est probablement en or ou en cuivre ; il s'agit d'un[...]
Elegant funerary figure of a Tang Dynasty court lady (仕女俑), modelled in reddish-grey terracotta, coated with a white slip and painted in original polychromy. Authentic pigment remains are clearly visi[...]
Very pretty pair of small glazed terracotta bowls. They are oval in shape and have small "ears" on each side, used as handles. Green in color, they have a very pretty iridescence of the glaze. Origin:[...]
Very pretty Stick woman in terracotta with painted engobe. The face is very fine and serene, the hair is tied into a braid and attached to the back of the skull. Presented on a removable base. A therm[...]
Terracotta head of a female goddess - North India, 5th-1st century BC. This type of head is called in English "Akra devi type", because of the many examples that have been found in Akra during excavat[...]
Terracotta head of a woman or goddess - India, Gupta period, 4th-6th century. Female head with protruding eyes, aquiline nose and large ears with a floral earring. Accidents and missing parts. Height [...]
Chandraketugarh carved ivory comb, West Bengal, Sunga dynasty, 2nd century BC–1st century AD.restored , losses 12 cm x 6 cm International shipping UPS DHL Payment accepted Bank transfer or paypalPleas[...]
Zoomorphic vase in the shape of a two-headed deerTerracotta with red slip painted with floral motifs The rounded handle is attached to the Amlash neck, 11th-8th century BC or laterThe sculpture is int[...]
Pair of Mingqi polychrome terracotta servant sculptures, Han Dynasty 206 BC-220 AC Very well preserved polychrome painted terracotta Represents two ladies in imperial court dress, red, white and brown[...]
Chandraketugarh carved ivory comb, West Bengal, Sunga dynasty, 2nd century BC–1st century AD.12 cm x 6 cm Losses and restaurationInternational shipping with UPS DHLPayment accepted Bank transfer or Pa[...]
Xindian was one of the most important Neolithic cultures in northwest China. This jar is painted with a rare vortex motif. It is in excellent condition. Provenance: French collection
Vase resting on a conical, hemispherical foot, surmounted by wide, flat lips, slightly hemmed at their ends. The body is decorated with incised motifs in volutes, discoidal arcs of circles and sinuous[...]
Magnificent and rare Chinese court lady from the Han Dynasty (-206 BCE - 220 CE). This artifact was used to accompany the deceased on the journey after death and was found in a tomb. She is in a posit[...]
Shunga period, circa 100 BC, Chandraketungarh, Indiastele carved in the round with female and male figures, richly adorned with jewels, old conservative restorationh 21 cmInternational shipping UPS DH[...]
Carved ivory from India’s Sunga period is relatively rare. Sculptural
objects from this period typically are of molded terracotta or stone.
This small image shows a figure sitting with a pot belly[...]
Sublime and rare Chinese covered terracotta box from the Han Dynasty (-206 BCE 220 CE). Most likely made to accompany humans in the afterlife. These rare boxes were discovered in richly decorated buri[...]
Greco-Buddhist art from Gandhara, 3rd century. Rare Buddhist stupa mounted on an elephant. The stupa is composed of three parts that were carved separately in rock crystal. Dimensions: Height 12 x Len[...]
Rare terracotta pig, Majapahit art (East Java Island) 12th-15th century, Period firing crack on the pig's back, to prevent the clay from bursting during firing, showing the mastery of the terracotta a[...]
An impressive bronze bangle from the Ban Chiang culture of prehistoric Northeast Thailand or Laos, dating to approximately the 5th–3rd century BCE. The thick circular hoop is surmounted by four large [...]
Seljuk Art, a Bronze Oil Lamp - Greater Iran, 11th-13th centuryOil lamp with four legs and two spouts, surmounted by a small bird. Both sides of the spouts have inscriptions in Kufic calligraphy. One [...]
Statuette from the Han Dynasty (- 206 BC - 220 AD) representing a subject with hands clasped in front of her. She sketches a slight smile full of compassion and tenderness. The well-drawn eyes bring a[...]
Grey sandstone bust of a deity wearing a hexagonal tiara with fleurons, possibly Surya, leaning against a lotus-shaped mandorla topped with a vidyadhara. REGION: Madhya Pradesh, India MATERIAL: Sandst[...]
Visible in Paris. Free hand delivery in the capital and its suburbs. Delivery for France 20€. Contact me for Europe and the world. Fragment of high relief in pink sandstone, Apsara adorned with jewels[...]
Pair of terracotta bowls with geometric decoration, Indus Valley, Mehrgarh site, circa 3000 BC. Provenance: Claude de Marteau Estate. Sold with certificate of provenance. The large one: H 7 cm, diamet[...]
Archaeological Lot of Terracotta Sculpture - India, 2nd Millennium BC to the Gupta Period. Set of eight pieces. Numerous missing pieces and damage, clearly visible in photos.
Terracotta elephant - India, late 1st millennium BC early 1st millennium AD Many missing parts, including a piece of trunk, mahout, leg... 13cm X 16cm Two similar examples in the British Museum: https[...]
Large Chinese ovoid wine jar from the Cizhou kilns. Cream-colored stoneware decorated with stylized flowers, friezes, and fillets. The decoration is well preserved. A thermoluminescence test, certifyi[...]
The pair of standing figures represent the government officials. They look vivid with lovely details particularly in their special male dresses. Such type of figures is rarely found, as the dynasty (3[...]
Tang Dynasty Chinese ceramic (618-907 AD), set of three foreign grooms or caravaneers in brown, yellow, and green glazed terracotta, their right arms raised.The flesh is reserved in bisque, Tang Dynas[...]
Beautiful funerary statue of a standing banner bearer or guardian in lead-glazed earthenware armor. China Sui Dynasty (581-618) AD in good condition. Height: 38 cm
Terracotta elephant - India, late 1st millennium BC - early 1st millennium AD. Visible flaws. 11.5cm X 15cm. Two similar examples in the British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object[...]
Male terracotta figure - India, Mathura region, 1st-3rd century AD. Pot-bellied figure, visible genitals, hands clasped at chest level. A similar example is on display at the British Museum: https://w[...]
Bust of a Female Goddess in Terracotta - India, Maurya Empire, 3rd-2nd Century BC (3)This type of sculpture was produced in large quantities under the Maurya Empire as an object of devotion. Height 10[...]
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