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ICHIBAN STARTING TO CLOSE DOWN. We are starting to close down our business, a process that will take us a couple of years - age and health issues tell us it is time. We still have over 1,100 items either currently listed on our website catalog or still to be posted onto it. So, from now on ALL ITEMS IN THE CATALOG MAY BE PURCHASED AT 40 % OFF THE LISTED PRICE. At these low prices, we do ask that you pay shipping and insurance charges for all items purchased. We reserve the right to require a 15 % re-stocking fee in cases where the reason for the return is suspect. With thanks for your years of patronage, we look forward to serving you until the last items are sold.

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A Tibetan Pendant or Necklace of Silver Alloy - 19th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Himalayas: Pre 1900   item# 792246 (stock# Coll 1018)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $495.00  A silver allow pendant necklace with a very detailed large pendant portraying a warrior riding a fierce looking month. We think the animal could be either a very strange horse, a kylin, a horse with dragon features - or some other mythical animal. We lean to the Kylin idea because of the animal horns and the scale on the body and legs. Th ...click for details Gandharan Schist Head of Buddha - 2nd-3rd Cty Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Pre AD 1000   item# 676843 (stock# ICHI 2480)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $695.00  A Gandharan fragment in schist of the head of Buddha on a triangular fragment. There appears to be a raised arm on the right side. The piece measures 3 ¾" high (exclusive of the base) and is 3" wide x 2" thick. There is a n old museum number on one side. Lovely face on the Buddha. The Gandharan Empire was located in what is now largely occupied by North West India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The art and sculpture of the region that ...click for details A Gandharan Schist Bust of Buddha - 2nd-4th Century Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Pre AD 1000   item# 626711 (stock# ICHI 2263)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $3,000.00  A superb schist sculpture from the 2nd-3rd Century A.D. Typical of Gandharan sculptures of this period are the finely arched eyebrows, almond-shaped half-closed eyes, straight nose, and undulating moustache and the "enlightenment-elevation" - "Usnisha" on the top of the head. This is a bump atop the head signifying his expanded wisdom enlightened saint. In the center of the forehead is an "Urna" is a concave circular dot- an auspicious mark manifested by a whorl of ...click for details Gandaran Schist Head of Siddhartha Gautama Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Pre AD 1000   item# 571300 (stock# ICHI 2263)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $2,800.00  This Gandaran schist head likely represents Prince Siddhartha, the Buddha, prior to his enlightenment, which accounts for his princely garb. He is adorned with a crown that has a shell shaped emblem, as well as earrings. Typical of Gandhara sculptures of this period are the finely arched eyebrows, almond-shaped half-closed eyes, straight nose, and undulating moustache. The piece measures 6 1/2" high by 3 3/4" wide by 3 1/2" deep. It is in fine condition – it would appear that the ...click for details Gandharan Terracotta Head of a Bodhisattva – 2nd-4th C. Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Pre AD 1000   item# 568689 (stock# Ichi 2292)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $3,000.00  A rare 2nd-4th century Gandharan terracotta head of a Bodhisattva. This terracotta head of a Bodhisattva is beautifully modeled and had very little damage. Excellent detail to the Graeco/Roman style hair and the mustache - the overall effect is one of serenity. It would appear that it was buried for centuries – probably resting on the left side of the face as that side shows some light burial degradation. You can also see the traces of ancient vegetation at the back of the head where it fell ...click for details A Gandharan Stucco Head of a Lion Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Pre AD 1000   item# 509401  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $695.00  A rare modeled stucco head of a lion's face mounted on a custom lucite stand. The head by itself measures 4 5/8" high x 3 5/8" wide x 3 1/4" deep. Mounted on the stand it is 6 3/4" tall and the base is 4" square. Excellent condition - the back shows where it was removed from a larger frieze. No restorations. The Gandharan Empire was in existence during the 3rd and 4th centuries, ad, and was located in what is now largely occupied by North West India, Pakistan and Af ...click for details A Fine Large Stucco Head of Buddha - Gandharan Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre AD 1000   item# 436642  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $1,650.00  Stucco Head of Buddha - 71/2" tall plus stand - light very old damage to nose, cheek, one ear, usnisa reattached. The piece measures 13" high including the wooded stand which is wood painted black. The head itself measures 7 1/2" tall and is 4 1/2" wide by 4 1/2" deep. A very beautiful piece that dates from the 3rd/4th century. The Gandharan Empire was located in what is now largely occupied by North West India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The art and sculpture of the regi ...click for details Very Fine Large Gandharan Schist Relief Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Pre AD 1000   item# 88589 (stock# 2414)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $1,500.00  A superb large grey schist carving of Mourners at Buddha's funeral - dates from the 2nd/3rd century. This fine piece is mounted safely on a shiny lacquered back board and measures 14" x 7 1/2" x 2 1/2" exclusive of its mounting. The Gandharan Empire was located in what is now largely occupied by North West India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The art and sculpture of the region that has come to be known as Gandhara combines Hellenistic or Greco-Roman artistic techniques and mode ...click for details Gandharan Head of Buddha, Stucco-4th Cty Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre AD 1000   item# 6455 (stock# 2349)  click for details Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques 203.272.7392 $325.00  A very fine Gandharan head of the BUDDHA done in stucco- 6" tall x 4" wide x 5' deep (Not including the custom stand). Heavy encrustation on the back, apparently from where the piece was pried off the stupa on which it was located. This fine example of Gandharan art was obtained from one of the top antiquities dealers on the East Coast. As such, I fully believe in the authenticity of the 4th century dating. Comes from the Gandharan Empire in the northern area of India where Greco/R ...click for details Return To Top PAGE: 1