Very well carved and finely engraved. 19th century, possibly earlier. Signed at the bottom. On a later hardwood stand. L. 10 cm, H. 7 cm (excl. stand) Condition: minor chips to the right hand side of the foot and to the end of the dress.
A rare set, these Chinese boys. Carved in wood, then gessoed and painted. Very fine facial expressions and detailed decorations on the clothing. China, early 19th century. The figures are fixed on the later black stands. H. 27 cm. (excl. stand) Condition: one hand broken and repaired, some fingers missing, chips and flaking to the gesso and painting.
Very rare marble torso of a Buddha or Bodhisatva, finely carved with lots of detail.
China, Tang Dynasty (618-906). Excavated in the southeast of the Shanxi Province. H. 17 cm, W. 15 cm.
A wonderful marble sculpture of a Bodhisatva.
Excavated in the southeast of the Shanxi Province, China. Comes with a custom made stand. Tang Dynasty (618-906). H. 20 cm (22 cm incl. stand).
A very rare and good size marble torso of a bodhisatva, finely carved with lots of detail. China, Tang Dynasty (618-906). This piece was excavated in the southeast of the Shanxi province. Comes with a custom made metal stand. H. 28 cm (33 cm including stand)
Wooden figure representing a deity in military attire. China, Late Ming, ca. 16th/17th century. H. 39 cm. Condition: expected age wear and old traces of wood worm. ( treated)
A lovely set of three gilt wooden monks, all with a different facial expression. The eyes made of glass. China, 19th century. H. 45 cm / 18 inch. Condition: appropriate age wear, a few touch ups to the gilding, old traces of woodworm. (treated). The scepters have been replaced.
