Fine Stucco head of Buddha mounted on base, Gandhara Kingdom, 3rd/4th Century AD.,size: H.15cm x W. 8cm x D. 8cm.
Gandhara Kingdom stucco head of Buddha mounted, 3/4th Century, condition: good, left ear damaged and a few inconsequential nicks, common considering the age of this fine sculpture, size" H. 12cm x W. 8cm x D. 11cm. The idealized style is reminiscent of Greek Hellenistic sculpture which strongly influenced the Buddhist imagery of Central Asia and in particular of Gandharan artists.
This note discusses Haku Maki's Poem 70–14. Poem from the Manyoshu, and the sources of the kanji he used to create the print. The note was written in August 2019 by Robert Craft.
This note was written by Robert Craft and discusses Maki's use of an archaic form of Chinese script called seal script.
Chinese Spirit Stone. It's very dramatic and could make a great center piece. The coloration is veined black and white striations. Height:17" Length"17.5
(Consignment). An important and rare portrait in terracotta of an attractive Etruscan woman from the 5th century BC Rome, Italy. She is wearing a crown polos which is covered by a veil that drapes along the sides and behind her head. She also wears a necklace of many Amphora-shaped pendants, and her hair is dressed into curls and ringlets...
Genuine GANDHARA Stucco Head of a handsome YOUTH from the Indus Valley, ca. 4-5th Century A.D.
This lovely sculpture is 8 cm. high (3 1/4") and the expressive face is delicately sculptured and is framed by his wavy coiffure held in place by a broad headband.
Excellent condition, with good mineral deposits and pigment remnants. Mounted on a stand. Price does not include shipping costs.
A very rare Han Dynasty Chinese Terra Cotta Guanyin sculpture measuring 16” in height. The sculpture with traces of polychrome.
Dressed in fine clothes, it was made as an object of worship and most likely had a bouquet in her left hand, as a symbol of marriage. An incredible rare piece for the advanced collector.
This Guest Note was written by Bob Craft in December 2018. It discusses Haku Maki's use of ancient calligraphy in Poem 69-47.
The large torso of the adorned Buddha, dating back to glorious Dvaravati period, Late 7th to Early 8th Century. Sensitively carved. Wearing long diaphanous sanghati, the folds elegantly draped over the elbows and gathered at the ankles. Estimate Value: 20 000 - 27 000 Measurements: Height - 89 cm (35 In) For the torso not including display stand in measurement.
Provenance: Property of a british Gentleman...
The Splendid Buddha Sakhyamuni figure, standing on a stylized lotus throne.
With both hands raised in vitarkamudra and dressed with a long diaphanous sanghati.
His face with deep serene expression, downcast eyes, arched eyebrows, elongated earlobes.
His hair arranged in tight curls over the ushnisha.
Height 100cm (34 1/2 In)
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The Iconic Khmer Horse Headed Divinity Figure,
Standing with both arms broken,
His head with almond-shaped eyes, stylized ears, wearing a conical-shaped headdress finely decorated and secured with a floral patterns decorated tiara.
Wearing a short sampot secured with a belt, a double fish-tail falling in front.
Estimate value: $12 000 = $15 000
Measurements: Height - 105 cm (41 In) , Width 33 cm (13 In)
The piece is in Good condition
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Japanese Buddha Imperial Court Of Kyoto circa Eleventh to Fourteenth Century height:30 inches inch comes from one of the earliest collections of Japanese artifacts in America more information coming….
Powerfully carved with slightly smiling lips, broad nose, incised almond-shaped eyes, elongated earlobes and ridged eyebrows.
His hairdress arranged into a cylindrical coiffure secured with a decorated tiara knocked in the back.
A splendid large head of the Creator, Powerfully Carved with a great character.
Estimate Value: $8 000 - $12 000
Measurements: Height - 35 cm (13 3/4 In), Width 24 cm (6 1/2 In)
Provenance: A Private Collection , property of a Singaporian ...
Mexican Nayarit culture Classical Period painted terra cotta pregnant or nursing mother. Measuring 11” tall, 9” wide, amd 7” deep
The provenance Dr Camara Peon. 1940-2015
The important part of the nursing mother is that he excavated it from a burial mound on the family’s property in the 1920s, which accounts for the flawless condition
Domenico Ghirlandaio, Italian, 1449-1494, Florence. Oil on panel in sepia tones. He lived when the Italian Renaissance was gathering speed and producing an astonishing succession of painters of genius. "Now that I have begun to get into the spirit of this art, I wish they would give me the walls of Florence to paint the whole circuit with stories." This is said to be Ghirlandaio's reaction to painting.popes, princes and members of the newly flourishing class of merchants...
The textile with multicolored threads in Red, Blue, etc. possibly from Peru in great condition
The divinity, finely carved kneeling in Praying posture.
Wearing a long Sampot secured by a decorated belt.
Bare upper body with broad shoulders.
Her face with brad lips, meditative expression, elongated earlobes.
Her Hairdress with an image of Buddha Amitabha...