GANDHARA COSMETIC TRAY

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre AD 1000: item #772349
T21

Carved schist cosmetic tray with a crouched lion on the upper lunette. Incised lotus flower on the back. Gandhara Art of 2nd. Century AD. In excellent condition. Diameter: 10.5cm.

GANDHARA STATUETTE OF QUEEN MAYA

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre AD 1000: item #772346
T20

Carved schist statuette of Queen Maya, mother of the Buddha, seated on her throne. Gandhara Art of 2nd. Century AD.In excellent condition. H:17cm.

Islamic Persian Nishapur sgraffiato bowl 10th c

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre AD 1000: item #762932

An early Islamic bowl with incised geometric floral design decorated in green and brown glazes, and an overall transparent beige glaze. Perfect condition. H: 8 cm, Diameter: 17.5 cm.

Gandharan Buddhist schist stone sculptures from Afghan

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre 1492: item #747364

extremely rare Gandharan Buddhist schist stone sculptures from Afghanistan.Size : Height without stand: 75 cm = 29.52 inches Width: 41 cm = 16.14 inches Depth: 10 cm = 3.93 inches Total weight: 57 kg

Gandharan Buddhist schist stone sculptures from Afghan

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre 1492: item #747363

extremely rare Gandharan Buddhist schist stone sculptures from Afghanistan.Height without stand: 65 cm = 25.59 inches Width: 35 cm = 13.77 inches Depth: 25 cm = 9.84 inches Total weight: 35.7 kg

Gandharan Buddhist schist stone sculptures from Afghan

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre 1492: item #747362

extremely rare Gandharan Buddhist schist stone sculptures from Afghanistan.Height without stand: 100 cm = 25.59 inches Width: 35 cm = 13.77 inches Depth: 15 cm = 9.84 inches Total weight: Over 50 kg

Afghani lapis lazuli bead

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre 1492: item #716762
1711

Very unusual and complexly carved lapis lazuli bead, most likely from Afghanistan. This was purchased in Peshawar, Pakistan about 10 years ago. Difficult to really give it any significant confirmable date other then this piece is real old, probably several hundreds of years, possibly Sassanid or even earlier. Every other “spoke” on the edge is alternately drilled all the way to the central hole, one can assume this was from a larger ensemble and was inset with other stones. A very nice... Click for details

Silver Teke Turkomen Tribal Amulet

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Jewelry Pre 1920: item #714228
61-16

Worn as a powerful amulet, this silver ornament was sewn to the clothing of a woman of the Teke Turkomen nomadic tribe of the Central Asian steppes. Such ornaments hung in profusion from both the front and back of clothes, and were attached to headpieces and hair of young women to ward off evil and attract good fortune. The central shape of this one, a triangle bordered in braided silver wire, is an ancient symbol of fertility. The upper termination may represent a stylized animal horn. The blue... Click for details

A 19th century pair of cast iron Tibetan stirrups

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #712637
957aug760

Stirrups are used to hold the feet of the horse rider. This pair of antique Tibetan stirrups is made of cast iron. The tops are cast in the shape of two dragons' heads, (or other mythical creatures' heads) one on either side. The decoration is completed by engraving which adds nice details to the design. The stirrups are in good condition apart from some dents and rust on each. Height: 16 cm (6 5/16 inches) Weight: 1.5 Kg.

ISLAMIC BRONZE OIL LAMP

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Metalwork Pre 1492: item #708637
R90

Bronze oil lamp with a long pointed nozzle and a handle shaped as a rooster head. Afghanistan, Islamic period, 11th-12th century AD. In excellent condition. H:2cm Length:9.7cm