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Fine Tribal, Aboriginal Art & International Antiquities — Guy Earl-Smith & Antiquity

Auction House:Guy Earl-Smith & AntiquityNumber of lots recorded:398
Sale Title:Fine Tribal, Aboriginal Art & International AntiquitiesLots with images:392
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:144
Date:17-Aug-2008
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An Exceptional Indian Sandstone Sculpture Of Shiva, c.12-13th Century, the deity standing in relief with the bull at base, the left leg raised above two supporting attendants, the torso adorned with jewels with multiple arms and hands brandishing classic symbols of celestial power, the fine featured visage with almond eyes below an elaborate head dress gazing upwards at a cherub in prayer, superb detail, consistent weathering, Rajasthan 66-36 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Superb Indian Sandstone Sculpture, c.12-13th century AD, in the form of a celestial dancer in relief in classic sineous dynamic posture, her naked torso adorned with jewels, wearing a beaded girdle, the visage of fine features with acquiline nose, her ears decorated with prominent circular rings, her hair pulled back in wavy strands, superb detail, consistent weathering, Rajasthan, 48 x 28 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection Note: For a similar example c.f. Christie's New York, Indian &…
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A Fine Indian Sandstone Head Of Brahma, c.10-11th Century AD, of museum quality, the fine featured visage flanked by pendulous ears with pierced lobes adorned with earrings, the downcast almond eyes with arching brows below an elaborate crown at apex, fragmented halo to rear, Rajasthan, 52 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection Note: for a similar example c.f. Christie's New York, Indian and Southeast Asian Art September 1999
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A Fine Indian Sandstone Sculpture, c.12-13th Century AD, in the form of a dancer in relief, her voluptuous naked torso adorned with jewels wearing a beaded girdle, her fine featured visage turned to the side with serene expression, downcast almond eyes, her long hair pulled to the side and twisted and held in her hand, adorned with jewels, superb detail, consistent even weathering, Rajasthan, 53 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection Note: for a similar example c.f. Christie's New York, Indian and…
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A Rare Indian Pala Sculpture, c. 8-11th Century AD, of green/black stone in the form of Shiva and Parvati seated together, their naked bodies adorned with jewels, above an elaborate double lotus platform with a backdrop of fine detail sculpted with floral and animal motifs including Ganesha in relief above a base pedestal with the lion and Nandi the bull, Orissa, 54 x 32 cm Provenance: from an Australian collection, originally purchased in Calcutta during 1971 Note: Original purchase receipt is available…
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A Splendid Indian Sandstone Sculpture, c.12-13th Century AD, in the form of a female celestial Devi, her voluptuous naked torso adorned with jewels wearing a beaded girdle, the visage of fine features, downcast almond eyes, the hair pulled back below an elaborate headdress, superb detail, consistent even weathering, Rajasthan, 82 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection Note: for a similar example c.f. Christie's New York, Indian and Southeast Asian Art September 1999
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A Superb Jain Sandstone Sculpture, c.11-13th Century, of museum importance, in the form of a female deity, seated above a mythical lion and kneeling attendant, holding a cherub to her left breast and offering mangoes to a cherub below her right knee, her naked torso adorned with jewels, her fine featured visage with almond eyes and prominent brow below an elaborate head dress, a circular nimbus to the rear, recessed within an arch decorated with floral motifs and a central seated figure in relief flanked…
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A Superb Indian Sandstone Sculpture, c.11-12th Century AD, in the form of a Devi standing erect sculpted in classic voluptuous form, the naked torso adorned with jewels wearing a beaded girdle, the visage of fine features and serene expression with almond eyes, fine aquiline nose flanked by long ears with earrings, backed by an openwork halo below an elaborate headdress, superb detail, consistent even weathering, Rajasthan, 79 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection Note: for a similar example c.f.…
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A Fine Indian Battle Shield, c. 19-20th Century, of hide in circular form, the convex anterior with six raised copper alloy bosses, the rear with metal fittings attached, weathered, smooth glossy patina, 68 cm Provenance: from an Australian collection
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A rare gilded bronze Mosque Spire, c.17th century, in six sections, old encrustations, Pakistan, 40 cm.
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A Splendid Kushan Ceramic Bowl, c.10th Century, in conical form, the interior decorated with floral motifs beneath iridescent blue glaze, intact, 16 x 9 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Rare Kushan Ceramic Sculpture, c.5th Century AD, in the form of a horse, with a bridle, surface encrustations, fragmented, North India, 13 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A North Indian Temple Panel, c.18th-19th century AD, of wood, sculpted in the form of Ganesh, old encrustations, glossy patina, 22 cm
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A Fine Sino Tibetan String Of Prayer Beads, (mala), c. 20th Century, the bone beads inlaid with glass and copper banding, 76 cm
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An Old Nepalese Necklace, c.19th century, the multi-strand green glass beads with silver alloy central ornament, Tharu Valley, 64 cm
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An Early Indian Bronze Anklet, c.17th Century, in robust form with four stylised projections, verdigris encrusted, Uttar Pradesh, 17 cm
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Two Early Indian Bronze Castings, c.18th century, in the form of a yogi and an incense holder, 6-7 cm (2)
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Two North Indian Window Shutters, of wood with iron and brass fittings, weathered patina, Rajasthan, 78 x 27 cm (2)
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A Superb Khmer Sculpture Of Ganesh, c.12th Century AD, of museum quality and importance, the sandstone elephant deity seated above a truncated platform wearing a pleated sampot, trunk held in left hand, fine detail throughout consistent weathering, 29 x 24 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection, previously from an English collection, London
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An Outstanding Khmer sandstone temple lion, c.13th century, of museum importance, in the monumental form of a celestial guardian, the fine featured visage with open mouth bearing teeth, the rear of head with stylised serpent scale, fine detail throughout, truncated rear, consistent even weathering, Cambodia, 96 x 54 cm
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An Exceptional Khmer Shiva Lingam, c.8th century, Pre-Angkor, of museum quality and significance, of large proportions sculpted from stone in classic form, the bulbous apex above the diminutive deity in relief to anterior above a sectioned middle and block base, consistent weathering, Cambodia, 57 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Fine Khmer Bronze Sculpture, c.12-13th Century Bayon Period, of museum quality, in the form of a deity, with fine features and good detail, remnant verdigris below smooth patina, Cambodia 12 cm Provenance: From an Australian Collection
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A Fine Khmer Sandstone Head, c. 12-13th Century, of museum quality and significance, the visage of good detail and serene expression flanked by elongated ear lobes, downcast eyes below a prominent forehead and decorated head dress with projecting apex, the full lips with a hint of a smile, consistent weathering, rejoined, Cambodia, 48 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Superb Gandharan Schist Sculpture Of Buddha, c.2nd-3rd Century AD of museum quality and significance, seated above a waisted platform with central lotus flower in relief, dressed in loose flowing robes, the visage of fine features and serene expression flanked by pendulous pierced ear lobes below of coiffure of wavy hair and projecting top knot, large circular nimbus to rear, exceptional detail throughout, remnant earth encrustations, Afghanistan, 22 x 15 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection,…
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A Splendid Gandharan Crystal Relic Stupa, c.2nd-3rd Century AD, of translucent quartz crystal in three sections, remnant earth encrustations, one section rejoined, Afghanistan, 11 x 7 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection, previously from an English collection, London
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A Magnificent Gandharan Schist Sculpture, c.2nd-3rd century AD, in the form of Lakshmi, her naked torso adorned with jewels, the fine featured visage turned to one side, her wavy hair pulled back and cascading on her shoulders below a floral band at her forehead, circular nimbus rising to the rear decorated with a floral motif to outer edge, Afghanistan, 41 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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Two Outstanding Gandharan Gold Arm Bands, c.2nd-3rd Century AD, of solid sheet gold sculpted with two roaring lion heads at terminals, fine detail, remnant earth encrustations, 9 cm (2) Provenance: From an Australian collection, previously from an English collection London, originally unearthed in Taxila early 1980s
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A Fine Gandharan Schist Head Buddha, 2nd-3rd Century AD, of museum quality, the fine featured visage with meditative expression, arched eyebrows above heavy lidded eyes, the aquiline nose above bow shaped lips, the hair pulled back in wavy curls and gathered in a domed topknot, raised urna at forehead, remnant encrustations, North West India, 14 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection, previously from an English collection, London Note: For a similar example c.f. Hallade, M. 1968, The Gandhara Style,…
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A Superb Gandharan Seated Bodhisattva, 3rd Century AD, of museum quality, the stucco sculpture of fine features, in the form of Avalokitesvara in meditative posture, dressed in flowing robes and adorned with garlands, remnant encrustations, stable, 47 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection, previously from an English collection, London Note: For a similar example c.f. Hallade, M. 1968, The Gandhara Style, Thames & Hudson
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A Rare Gandharan Stucco Head Of Buddha, c.3rd Century AD, of museum quality in the form of Buddha Sakymuni, the fine featured visage with serene expression, the heavy lidded downcast eyes below recessed urna, the bow shaped mouth below an aquiline nose, the hair rising in wavy curls to a domed ushnisha, remnant polychrome mineral earth pigments, stable, Afghanistan, 29 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection, previously from an English collection, London
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A Rare Gandharan Schist Torso Of Buddha, 2nd-3rd Century AD, sculpted with good detail with flowing robes and hair tied in a topknot, fragmented nimbus to rear, weathered, 17 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection, previously from an English collection, London
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A Gandharan Stucco Head Of A Bodhisattva, 3rd Century AD, in diminutive form, the fine featured visage below an elaborate headdress with heavy lidded eyes, arched brows, aquiline nose and bow shaped mouth, intact, Pakistan, 12 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Fine Laos Temple Buddha, c.19th century, of teak, lacquered and gilded, the fine featured visage with serene expression and downcast eyes flanked by pendulous ear lobes, the hair in tight curls rising to a domed ushnishna standing with arms pendant at his sides 'calling for rain', wearing a long flowing robe with central pleat secured with a belt above a three tiered detachable pedestal decorated with lotus flower motif and inscribed with script at base to one side, Luang Prabang,108 x 25 cm Provenance:…
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A Fine Thai Bronze Buddha, c.17th Century, seated in dhyanasana above a three tiered platform wearing a diaphanous sanghati, the visage of fine features flanked by pendulous ears below his hair in tight curls, and projecting cintanami at apex, verdigris encrusted, remnant core remains, minor loss to base otherwise intact, 26 x 14 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection acquire by the vendor in Chang Mai in 1989
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A Fine Shan Bronze Buddha, 17th Century, Jambupati, seated in dhyanasana above a two tiered platform, wearing a monks robe, adorned with royal jewellery, the upper arms and shoulders supporting an elaborate openwork freeze, the visage of fine features flanked by pendulous ears, downcast eyes, high highbrows below an elaborate crown of flames, remnant verdigris below smooth glossy patina, clay core intact, stable, Burma 33 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection, purchased at Christie's, London, 2nd…
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A Fine Shan Bronze Buddha 18th Century, seated in Dhyanasana above a two tiered platform wearing a diaphanous sanghati, the visage of fine features below hair in tight curls rising to a projecting cintamani at apex, smooth glossy patina, clay core intact, Burma, 25 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection, purchased at Christie's, London, 2nd October 2003, Sale No 9699, Note: For a similar example c.f. Rawson, P. 1967, The Art of South East Asia, Thames & Hudson and also, Karow, O. 1991, Burmese…
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A Fine Bronze Utong Buddha, 19th century, seated in dhyanasana above a waisted platform wearing a diaphanous sanghati, the visage of fine features with serene expression and downcast eyes flanked by pendulous ears, the hair rising in tight curls to a domed ushnisha and flaming cintamani at apex, remnant verdigris below smooth glossy patina, remnant clay core intact, Thailand, 41 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection, previously from an English collection, London
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A Fine Thai Bronze Buddha, c.17-18th Century, of diminutive form seated above a short pedestal, of clear features and excellent detail, verdigris encrusted and smooth patina, 13 x 7 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Fine Burmese Bronze Head Of Buddha, c. 17th Century, of diminutive form, the fine featured visage with downcast heavy lidded eyes below arching brows, exceptional detail, verdigris below smooth patina, 9 x 7 cm
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A Fine Shan Alabaster Buddha, c.18th Century, of fine features and good detail, seated in dhyanasana above a decorated platform, the visage with serene expression and down cast eyes below a truncated cintamani, decorated with mineral earth pigments, lacquer and remnant gilt, Burma, 48 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection Note: For similar example cf. Christie's, Amsterdam, Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, May 2001, lots 144-145
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A fine Ban Ching ceramic vessel, c.4th-1st millennium BC, decorate with polychrome mineral earth pigments beneath old encrustations, some loss to base, Northeast Thailand, 19 x 16 cm
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A Pair Of Burmese Pagoda Pedestals, of wood sculpted in the form of goats,100-100 cm (2). Note: these pedastlas have been used as a coffee table support, a square glass top is available to the buyer of this lot
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A Rare Myanmar Marionette, c.early 20th century of teak sculpted in the form of an official, decorated with polychrome paints, correctly strung, Burma, 87 cm
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A Rare Myanmar Marionette, c.19th century of teak sculpted in the form of a prince, decorated with polychrome paints, and traditional costume, correctly strung, Burma, 67 cm
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A Rare Myanmar Marionette, 19th century of teak sculpted in the form of a monkey demon, decorated with polychrome paints and traditional costume, correctly strung, Burma, 70 cm
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A Rare Myanmar Marionette, 19th century of teak sculpted in the form of a demon ogre brandishing swords, decorated with polychrome paints and traditional costume, correctly strung, Burma, 100 cm
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A Rare Myanmar Marionette, 19th century of teak sculpted in the form of a parrot, decorated with gold paints, inset with polychrome glass fragment, correctly strung, Burma, 41 cm
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A Rare Myanmar Marionette, 19th century of teak sculpted in the form of an owl, decorated with gold paints, inset with polychrome glass fragments, correctly strung, Burma, 41 cm
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A Rare Myanmar Marionette, c.19th century of teak sculpted in the form of a tiger, decorated with polychrome paints and red glass set eyes, correctly strung, Burma, 64 cm
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A Rare Myanmar Marionette, c. 19th century of teak, sculpted in the form of a horse, decorated with polychrome paints complete with saddle and bridle, correctly strung, Burma, 100 cm
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A Rare Myanmar Marionette, c. 19th century of teak, sculpted in the form of an army general, decorated with polychrome paints complete with traditional dress, correctly strung, Burma, 72 cm
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A rare Myanmar Marionette, 19th century of teak, sculpted in the form of a prime minister, decorated with polychrome paints complete with traditional dress, correctly strung, Burma, 85 cm
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A Fine Burmese Sculpture, of wood, the openwork panel depicting two deities in flight, the anterior decorated with polychrome paints, 61 x 38 cm
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Ceremonial Burmese Ancestor Mask, of papier mache in the form of a male deity, decorated with lacquer and remnant gilt, 28 cm
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Ceremonial Burmese Ancestor Mask, of papier mache in the form of a female deity, decorated with lacquer and remnant gilt, 34 cm
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Ceremonial Burmese Ancestor Mask, of papier mache in the form of a female deity, decorated with lacquer and remnant gilt, 34 cm
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An ethnographic Dayak paddle, of wood, the leaf blade of slender section decorated with remnant polychrome and old trade paint, above a circular section shaft with grip terminal attached, smooth patina, Borneo, 114 x 16 cm.
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An Ethnographic Dayak Mandau, c.1930s, the single edge metal blade tapering to a hafted antelope grip, sculpted with openwork motif and bound with woven cane and resin, the wooden scabbard bound with woven cane, bark fibre and plaited cane strap attached, smooth patina, Borneo, 72 x 7 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Superb Dayak Basket, of woven cane with cane and wood frame, smooth glossy patina, Borneo, 76 cm
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An Ethnographic Leti Island Ancestor Sculpture, c. 1950s, of wood, seated with arms folded above a block platform, old encrustations below smooth patina, South East Moluccas, 44 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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An Early Leti Island Sculpture, of wood in the form of a seated ancestor, extensive weathering, Indonesia 45 x 18 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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Two Sulawesi Ancestor Sculptures, of goat horn in diminutive male and female form with articulated arms and legs, goat hair at apex, smooth glossy patina, 14-15 cm (2)
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A Sumatran Medicine Man Container (tobabatak), of wood decorated with classic ancestor motifs in relief, 67 x 20 cm
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A Early Flores Bhaga Panel, of wood in monumental form, sculpted with classic old world curvilinear motifs in relief, consistent weathering throughout, 379 x 33 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Early Flores Bhaga Panel, of wood in monumental form, sculpted with classic old world curvilinear motifs in relief, consistent weathering throughout, 370 x 36 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Fine Sumatran Ceremonial Cloth (tampan), the woven hand spun cotton panel with natural polychrome dyes depicting a boat scene, 61 x 47 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection For another example c.f. Australian National Gallery Cat Ref 1986.1238 Note: '...the tampan of Lampung are small supplementary clothes which are rarely worn but are used for similar functions during the tradition rites of the lifecycle-tooth filing, circumcision, first hair cutting, marriage arrangements and funerals...tampan…
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A Fine Lombok Ceremonial Cloth (usap), the woven hand spun cotton panel with natural polychrome dyes, 43 x 41 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection For another example c.f. Australian National Gallery Cat Ref 1984.615 Note: '...the usap of Lombok are small supplementary weave clothes which are rarely worn but are used for similar functions during the tradition rites of the lifecycle-tooth filing, circumcision, first hair cutting, marriage arrangements and funerals...tampan are no longer woven at all…
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An early Timor catapault frame, of wood, decorated with classic ancestor motifs in relief, old encrustations below smooth glossy patina, Atoni, 17 x 8 cm
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Two Timor Lime Containers, the bamboo tubes decorated with incised geometric motifs, 16 x 4 cm (2)
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A Southeast Moluccas Alter Guardian, of wood in the form of an ancestor, smooth glossy patina, 27 x 4 cm
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A Malacca Strait silver belt buckle, c. 19th century, of fine floral openwork with bird motif at centre, 11 x 4 cm (2)
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An Indonesian Hill Tribes Amulet, c. 19th century, of silver, 6 cm
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A Fine Javanese Belt Buckle, c.19th century, in two pieces, of iron in the form of inter-twining serpents with gold inlay and inset rubies and semi-precious stones, one section with script inlay, Indonesia, 6-7 cm (2) Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Rare Collection Of Fossilised Bone Beads, from the Triassic to Cretaceous period, temporarily strung on a cotton thread, Java, 64 cm
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Two Javanese Sculptures (loro blonyo), of wood, in classic seated form, decorated with polychrome pigments, 20-21 cm (2)
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Two Fine Copper Alloy Water Vessel Storage Jars, the sheet metal with wide base tapering to waisted neck and flaring rim, verdigris below smooth patina, Java, 36-38 cm (2) Provenance: From an Australian collection
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Two Fine Copper Alloy Water Vessel Storage Jars, the sheet metal with wide base tapering to waisted neck and flaring rim, verdigris below smooth patina, Java, 36-37 cm (2) Provenance: From an Australian collection
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An Early Timor Ceramic Roof Ornament, of baked clay with two opposing ancestor faces in relief, weathered patina, 27 x 32 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Beautiful Yuan Dynasty Quanyin, c.1279-1369 AD, of museum significance, sculpted from stone seated above a lotus platform dressed in a classic flowing robe, adorned with jewels, the fine featured visage with serene expression and downcast eyes flanked by pendulous ears below a classic coiffure with lotus flower in relief, remnant polychrome mineral earth pigments and gold leaf, consistent weathering, China, 73 cm Provenance: from an Australian collection
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A Superb Tang Dynasty Marble Buddha, c.618-906 AD, seated in dhyanasana above a raised lotus platform, left hand in bhumisparsa wearing a flowing sanghati, the fine featured visage with serene expression and downward gazing eyes below circular cintamani, China, 55 x 25 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection Note: Cf. The National Palace Museum, Taipei, The Art of Contemplation 1997 Cat.Ref. No. 63 & 64, also Sotheby's New York Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, March 31 2005 Lot 91
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A Superb Tang Dynasty Sculpture Of Buddha, c.618-906 AD, of museum quality, of stone in classic seated posture wearing a diaphanous robe buckled at the left shoulder, the visage of fine features with downcast eyes and serene expression flanked by pendulous ear lobes below a coiffure of tight curls, consistent weathering, China, 82 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection, previously from the collection of a Hong Kong resident
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A Superb Northern Qi Limestone Sculpture Of Buddha, c.550-577 AD, of exceptional quality standing above a separate lotus base his left foot raised above a crouching figure wearing a diaphanous robe, his left hand raised in vitarka mudra and his right in bhumisparsa mudra, the fine featured visage with serene expression and downcast eyes flanked by pendulous ear lobes below a coiffure of wavy hair and domed ushnisha at apex, remnant polychrome mineral earth pigments, weathered, some encrustations, China,…
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A Northern Qi Stele Fragment, c. 550-577 AD, the relief sculpted with an apsara playing the flute, remnant polychrome mineral earth pigments, consistent even weathering, some mineral concretions, China, 20 x 23 Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Northern Wei Buddhist Temple Stele, c. 420-589 AD, of museum significance, sculpted from stone with clear features, the detachable double lotus base below a rectangular panel, the anterior sculpted with a central seated Buddha flanked by standing acolytes above a recessed panel decorated with mythical lions and a lotus bud in relief, the rear with seven seated buddhas within recessed alcoves, the apex in the form of stylised dragons, consistent weathering, China, 64 x 39 cm Provenance: From an Australian…
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A fine Chinese Neolithic Pi disk, c.3rd millennium BC Hongshan culture, the translucent disk of classic circular form, the central pierced apeture with raised linear rim, exceptional smooth finish, glossy patina, 20 cm. Provenance: from the collection of a Hong Kong resident for a similar example cf.: Sotheby's New York, Sept. 2003, fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Lot 24. For further information regarding these artefacts c.f: Rawson J. 1995, Chinese jade from the Neolithic to Qing, Exhibition…
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A Rare Chinese Neolithic Jade Ornament, c.3000 BC, sculpted in the form of a stylised mask, decorated with incised linear motifs, smooth patina, 27 x 12 cm Provenance: From the collection of a Hong Kong resident
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A Rare Jin Dynasty Ceramic Tile, c. 265-420 AD, decorated with a unicorn motif in polychrome mineral earth pigments, China, 35 x 15 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Liao dynasty ceramic vessel, c.907-1125 AD, in the form of ewer decorated with horse motifs in relief and splendid dark green glaze, intact and stable, China.
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A Liao Dynasty Ceramic Vessel, c. 907-1125 AD, in the form of an ewer, decorated with a figurative motif of a bird in flight, remnant green glaze, section of rim restored, China, 36 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Liao Dynasty Ceramic Vessel, c. 907-1125 AD, in the form of an ewer, decorated with a figurative motif of a bird in flight, remnant green glaze, some loss to glaze otherwise intact, China, 36 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Fine Late Sung Dynasty Ceramic Vessel, c.960-1279 AD, the flaring base below a tapering apex decorated with applied dragons and standing attendants, remnant pale green glaze, rejoined base, missing one attendant, otherwise intact and stable, China, 53 cm Provenance: from an Australian collection
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A Fine Late Sung Dynasty Ceramic Vessel, c.960-1279 AD, the flaring base below a tapering apex decorated with applied dragons and standing attendants, remnant pale green glaze, minor rejoin to rim, otherwise intact and stable, China, 53 cm Provenance: from an Australian collection
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A Fine Han Dynasty Storage Vessel, c.206BC-220AD, of low fired grey ceramic, the bulbous body decorated with early caligraphy above a flaring base, the extended neck with flaring lip, encrustations, minor losses, China, 42 x 31 cm Provenance: From a collection of a Hong Kong resident
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A Splendid Liao Dynasty Ceramic Sculpture, c.907-1125 AD, in the form of a zodiac horse dressed in flowing robes decorated with a mottled green glaze, fine detail, intact and stable, China, 37 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A rare Liao Dynasty Ceramic Sculpture, c.907-1125 AD, in the form of the horoscope snake figure dressed in a flowing robe, remnant mineral earth pigments, intact and stable, China
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A Rare Liao Dynasty Ceramic Sculpture, c.907-1125 AD, in the form of the horoscope horse figure dressed in a flowing robe, remnant mineral earth pigments, intact and stable, China, 29 cm Provenance: From an Australian collection
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A Beautiful Ching Dynasty Sculpture Of Quanyin, c.1910, of wood standing with bare feet, the hands in classic pose, dressed in an elaborate flowing robe, the rear with recessed alcove, her chest adorned with jewels below a visage of fine features and downcast eyes, the hair combed in graceful waves below an elaborate openwork head dress with central seated figure in relief, remnant polychrome pigments and paints, weathered, China, 122 cm Provenance: From the collection of a Hong Kong resident
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A Fine Late Ching Dynasty Sancai Glazed Panel, c.19th-20th Century, in the form of dragon in flight, mounted to a metal frame, China, 166 x 40 cm Provenance: From the collection of a Hong Kong resident
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A rare bronze ordos blade, circa 1st Millennium BC, the horseman's knife of diminutive form, single curved edge below a projecting grip decorated with triangular motifs in relief, pierced terminal, some verdigris below smooth patina, Northern Zone, Eastern Steppe, Mongolia, 17 cm
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A rare bronze Ordos Blade, c.1st Millennium BC, the horseman's knife of diminutive form, single curved edge below a projecting grip decorated with triangular motifs in relief, pierced terminal, some verdigris below smooth patina, Northern Zone, Eastern Steppe, Mongolia
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