MOHENJO DARO TERRACOTTA VOTIVE VESSEL

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre AD 1000: item #388969
E37

Terracotta votive vessel with an animal head. Mohenjo Daro culture of the Indus Valley, 2nd Millennium BC.Part of the rim missing. H:8cm

Teke Turkomen Silver Ornament

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Jewelry Pre 1920: item #385938
61-12

Each tribe of the Turkomen people developed its own distinctive designs for the heavy silver jewelry worn by most of the Central Asian nomadic groups. This heart-shaped piece, from the Teke subtribe, was an important part of their culture. Called an asyk, the gilded and incised heart was presented to a bride by the groom's parents. She wore it on the back of her head or on a braid throughout most of her life, taking it off, along with her other silver jewelry, when she became an elderly matriarc... Click for details

Early Islamic grey-ware hand grenade, c 10-12th AD

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre 1492: item #371675
08152

An early Islamic grey-ware hand grenade with moulded decoration.
Oil filled incendiary grenades of this type were used during the crusades
and later by expansion of Islam to central Asia and Europe.
Reference: James & Thorpe, Ancient Inventions, p231... Click for details

Turkomen Amulet, Inlaid Turquoise

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Jewelry Pre 1920: item #362722
61-15

The triangle, an ancient symbol of female fertility, is the shape frequently chosen for Turkomen (Turkmen) amulets. This one, made of silver, is inlaid with 19 turquoise stones and centered with another triangle of onyx. The blue of the turquoise was incorporated as protection against the evil eye, and the triangles as effective means of averting danger, thereby making this early 20th century pendant a powerful amulet. The condition of this piece of jewelry suggests that its protective propertie... Click for details

Turkomen Gilded Silver Pendant

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Jewelry Pre 1920: item #360656
61-11

The graceful abstract shape of this silver pendant from the nomadic Turkomen (Turkmen) who roamed across Central Asia suggests a bird in flight. Incised patterns on the silver are gilded and the piece is set with four cabochon cornelians. Seven small embossed tear-shaped pendants on chains give movement to the highly stylized bird. The ornament is typical of the Teke tribe and dates to the early 20th century. Extra importance and dimension are given to this piece through the artisan's use of a b... Click for details

GANDHARA CARVED HAND OF A BODHISATTVA

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre AD 1000: item #343024
D90

Carved schist hand of a Bodhisattva statue. Gandhara art of 2nd-3rd century AD. Mounted on wood,8x8cm.

MOHENJO DARO STATUETTE FROM PAKISTAN

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre AD 1000: item #337119
E87

Interesting terracotta tubular statuette of a naked woman,probably a mother Goddess. She wears a broad collar and two large round earrings. Mohenjo Daro Neolithic culture of Pakistan,2300-1750BC. Arms and feet missing, H:24cm. Mounted.

KUSHAN TERRACOTTA HEAD FROM PAKISTAN

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre AD 1000: item #325561
H78

Reddish clay female head with large ears and lined lips.Pakistan,Kushan Empire.1st Century AD.In excellent condition.H:7cm.Mounted on a metal stand.

Silver Pendant, Uzbekistan

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Jewelry Pre 1920: item #306736
15-14

Most likely used on a belt or collar, this large, lacy starburst has five circular silver designs centered with a pink stone. The back side of the starburst is centered with a sturdy loop through which fabric or leather may have been pulled as part of a ceremonial costume. For typical week-long wedding celebrations and other festivities in Uzbekistan, Uzbek women still wear intricate tribal jewelry such as this piece. A long antique silver chain has been attached to the top of the starburst so t... Click for details

Gandharan Stucco Head of Buddha - 2nd/3rd Century

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian Pre AD 1000: item #282195
Ichi 2480

A finely modeled stucco head of Buddha mounted on a custom wooden stand. The head by itself measures 3 1/2" high x 2 1/8" wide x 2 3/4" deep. The stand is 3 7/8" high x 2 1/2" square. Excellent condition - one light graze flake on upper left side of the head above the left ear. No restorations. 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 Hellenist... Click for details